[pct-l] hiking boots

[jason moores]

Bulk,

I haven't looked for wider sizes but the toe box is spacious. After looking on the site I've found that Lowa is discontinuing this shoe in a "mid" but I did find them on rei-outlet.com for $80 (50%off), and also the '09 Vento Lo for $75. That's not a bad price for a shoe that can last 1000 miles.

Jason


> Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:31:23 -0800
> From: nitnoid1 at yahoo.com
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] hiking boots
> To: jmmoores at hotmail.com
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> Are Ventos made for wide feet?
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> The Incredible Bulk
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> On Feb 12, 2010, at 6:23 PM, jason moores <jmmoores at hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Ryan,
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> Check out: Lowa, Vento-mids.
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> I switched from Montrail Continental Divides to the Vento when I reached Agua Dolce last year. They have excellent support for there weight, require little to no break-in period, excellent ventilation, thick soles and will last you around 800-1000 miles. You can find them on sale for $116 on the Lowa site.
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> I'll be wearing the regular Ventos on the trail this year.
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> Jason Moores
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> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> From: ryanoxie at mac.com
> Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:33:39 -0800
> Subject: [pct-l] hiking boots
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> Now from what Ive read it seems that the majority of you long  
> distance hikers are trail runner wearing types.. Maybe I havnt  
> graduated to them yet (Ive never been out for more than a couple of  
> days) and will see the light once I get out for some longer mile days  
> and longer trips but Im not "mentally" ready to do a long trip in  
> them and 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.  New boots have  
> been the biggest challenge of my gear gathering. Any tips and advice  
> would be very greatly appreciated.
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