[pct-l] What trail runners are you wearing?

[Kevin Renfrow]

Thanks for all your help!

I got myself a pair of Brooks Cascadias. Very comfortable and seem like they'll work great on the trail. I sized up 1.5 sizes.

Peace,

Kevin
http://www.hikingwithcrohns.com/

On Apr 16, 2011, at 9:44 AM, Scott Bryce <sbryce at scottbryce.com> wrote:

> On 4/15/2011 6:22 PM, Kevin Renfrow wrote:
>> Was also wondering how much larger you all bought your shoes for the
>> trail? 1/2 size or 1 full size larger? I'm sure it varies quite a bit
>> between people, so I'm not sure how helpful that'll actually be.
> 
> 
> It does vary quite a bit between people, but here is my story.
> 
> In 2008 I hiked from the border to Paradise Cafe. I started out with my
> usual size shoe. In Warner Springs, I ordered shoes 1/2 size larger and
> had them sent to Idyllwild. I did not make it that far, so my shoes were
> sent to my home. I have been wearing those shoes up until about a month
> ago. When I went in to get a new pair, they didn't have my new size, so
> I bought a size larger, and they fit just fine. So I am now wearing 1
> 1/2 sizes larger than I started the trail, even though my feet measure
> 1/2 size larger than I started the trail. These are the shoes I should
> have started with.
> 
> When people suggest you start with shoes 2 sizes larger than your usual
> size, take them seriously.
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