[pct-l] Superfeet and Ponchos

[Sam Griffin]

Thanks for all the wonderful responses! I always appreciate the great input
here on PCT-L. The green superfeet have, since my post, become a little
better (no longer feeling like there were giant spheres under my arches). I
think I'm still going to check out a different color, however, as there's
got to be something better. Definitely trying to spare my feet from a good
beating. I just picked up some Moab Ventilators and they're working out OK,
though a little heavier than my trail runners and having a little too much
wiggle room (which might be nice for foot swelling, though).

As for the raingear, I picked up a plastic poncho but will certainly get a
sturdy one before departure. Loving being more dry and not semi-dry (precip
style). Anyone know about an eVENT poncho? That would be awesomely swell.

Thanks again everyone!

Sam

On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 11:40 AM, Scott Williams <baidarker at gmail.com>wrote:

> I should have mentioned in my post that many folks love superfeet, and
> swear by them.  It was late when I finally got to email.  For me however,
> after years of hard training and lots of pack trips and no PF, it was clear
> that putting them in my shoes caused an injury, as they were the only thing
> different in my routine.  The stretching is very important, and calf
> machines that allow you to really strengthen the foot.  Once they had flared
> up however, I think the distances and the mileage on trail would not let
> them really heal properly.  It was still worth hiking the trail anyway.  The
> real surprise has been the almost instant relief I got from taking out all
> the pads and arch support from my shoe two weeks ago.  We'll see if it
> lasts, but I sure hope so.  I'm running and hiking on flat shoes and it
> feels great.
>
> Shroomer
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 8:25 AM, Mike Schaeffer <chiefrat2006 at yahoo.com>wrote:
>
>> I tried the green Superfeet and wondered why everyone seemed to like them,
>> including my wife.  I thought they were very uncomfortable and they hurt
>> my
>> feet.
>>
>> Then I tried orange Superfeet and they feel great.  Like all equipement,
>> it
>> takes some trial and error to get it right.
>>
>> Mike Schaeffer
>> T '78
>> PCT '11
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Sam Griffin <samgriffin4 at gmail.com>
>> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Sent: Thu, February 17, 2011 12:57:07 AM
>> Subject: [pct-l] Superfeet and Ponchos
>>
>> Did anyone else find the Superfeet insoles to be ridiculously stiff? If
>> so,
>> did you succeed in breaking them in, or did they continue sucking? I got
>> the
>> green color, so maybe I should look into a different shade before hosing
>> the
>> things in white gas and igniting via compass mirror.
>>
>> Also, after the recent theft of my precip (the damn thing never kept me
>> too
>> dry anyhow), I've begun browsing ponchos. What once seemed like goofy
>> hazmat
>> gear now seems kind of awesome and somewhat functional. Anyone have any
>> suggestions?
>>
>> Thanks again, can't wait, ect,
>>
>> Sam
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