[pct-l] Boots?

[Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes]

On Sep 14, 2010, at 12:28 PM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
>  My question is are there other boots out there that others have  
> tried that worked or other
>   remedies to prevent or prolong the development of blisters/ 
> swelling feet?

If you have tried boots, trail runners and all kinds of different  
types of footwear, my suggestion is to trigger your feet to swell and  
THEN go shopping. My feet swell very nicely after a day hike and then  
a beer. I'm serious. It sounds like you are buying all of your shoes  
too small. You need to go try them on with the blisters and swelling  
in place and only buy them if they don't hurt. Don't let anyone  
"professionally" fit you. They always sell shoes too small. Whatever  
any professional offers, go up one or two sizes.