[pct-l] hiking boots

[Eric Lee]

Ryan wrote:
>
I am trying to find lightweight mid hiking boots for my  
upcoming John Muir Trail trip this summer. Something with ankle  
support and rugged enough to make it the distance.
>

Footwear is hard to choose based on other people's recommendations because
what works for one person's feet may be horrible for another's.

However, I'm one of the long-distance-hiking minority that uses boots (need
the ankle support) and I get along really well with the Lowa "Renegade GTX
Mid".  They give me the support I need but they're flexible and pretty
lightweight as far as mid-height leather boots go.  As a bonus, my feet stay
perfectly clean which I think helps reduce blisters.  I've never worn them
for long distances in the desert, though, so I don't know about that.

Eric