[pct-l] Shoe life on Trail

[James F. Miller]

Thanks for the reply about shoe mileage

 

I have to carefull planning this as I wear 15 or 16's and can't just go to the 'store and pick up a pair

 

I'm interviewing New Balance 1012's and Keen Voyeur. Both using Superfeet. 

 

I've seen two reports now that the Keens only go about 400 miles..Surprising to me as they seem well built! But hey.

 


 


Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 08:15:57 -0700
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Shoe life on Trail
From: steeleye at wildblue.net
To: jamesfmiller at hotmail.com
CC: pct-l at backcountry.net




Good morning, James,
 

I agree with Radar.  Twice I’ve hiked from the border to Kennedy Meadows on one pair, but I probably should have changed at Mojave instead.  Changing no later than KM will assure you have good tread depth remaining to ease walking on snowpack.

 

In the grand scheme of things the difference in cost throughout the trip isn’t significant if shoes are changed at 400-500 miles vs. wearing them till they flop.  As a result many change at Hiker Heaven.

 

Support for one’s feet should not be overlooked.  Over time, the foam undersoles become less resilient and less able to reduce shock.

 

New shoes are great, but the good ‘ol pair is often very comfortable and such a habit to use, that the duct tape, patched laces, floppy soles, and miscellaneous holes and cracks have become old friends.

 

Steel-Eye

Hiking the Pct since before it was the PCT – 1965

http://www.trailjournals.com/steel-eye

http://www.trailjournals.com/SteelEye09



On Fri, May 28, 2010 at 7:35 AM, James F. Miller <jamesfmiller at hotmail.com> wrote:


I'm curious as to how often folks change out thier shoes when doing a thru hike.



I'm thinking of using Keen Voyagers or New Balance trail runners 1012's



Thanks

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