[pct-l] Debating about boots...How many?

[Gerry Zamora]

Thanks for the links I have been looking as I am using a trail runner but I
feel like my ankles just need the support especially once the pack weight is
added.
On Feb 25, 2011 8:38 AM, "Austin Williams" <austinwilliams123 at gmail.com>
wrote:
> You could buy these:
>
http://www.gearzone.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=232-18618&click=5096
> If I'm not mistaken, Scott Williamson wears these (at least I think he did
> on his 08' record breaking hike). I met him on the trail and was talking
> them up.
> They'll last about 500 miles before needing to be replaced. Super
> lightwieght and awesome. It's basically a trailer runner with full ankle
> support.
>
> Then there are these:
> http://inov-8.com/Products-Detail.asp?L=26&PG=PG1&P=5050973007
> which are basically the same thing but not waterproof.
>
> :)
>
>
>
> Austin Williams
>
> www.PlanYourHike.com
> Info on PCT gear, resupply points, maps, movies, etc.
>
> "*Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a
> fruit salad.*"
> -Proverb
>
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 1:56 AM, Crystal Mcdowall <
> crystal_mcdowall at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Hey guys! For those of you that have thru hiked before, I'm still
debating
>> about footwear and wondering how many pairs of boots I'm likely ruin on
>> this
>> trail? I am definitely gonna go with some-type of boots instead of
runners
>> as I
>> am someone clumsy and prone to rolling my ankles. The one pair of "nice"
>> boots
>> that I own (Goretex Asolo something-or-others) never fail to leave me
with
>> horrible blisters. I've had them for about 3 years and have tried really
>> hard
>> to break them in, and really have wanted them to work for me...which has
>> proven
>> to be to no avail, and I usually end up switching them up for my chaco
>> sandals
>> once my feet get too bad. I think part of the problem is my feet sweat
too
>> much
>> and the goretex doesn't allow them to breathe...maybe the toe area is too
>> small? I have cheap leather boots that I wear alot also, but they have
the
>> nylon type sides and aren't waterproof...so in wet climates it's a debate
>> between soggy or blistery feet =)...no good either way.
>>
>>
>> Anyways I'm on a tight budget so my dilemma is this: Should I buy three
or
>> four
>> pairs of cheap like big 5 leather boots to tear up on the trail and have
my
>> sister mail new ones as the old ones wear out, or would it be more cost
>> effective to spend the money on maybe two nicer pairs that will last
>> longer? I
>> know this depends on personal preference, but I think my major deciding
>> factor
>> at this point will be how long I can actually expect them to hold up on
the
>> trail. Are vibram soles really that much more dependable than cheapos?
>> Any
>> advice or opinions are much appreciated. Sorry if I stir up a huge debate
>> =).
>> Thanks everyone!
>>
>> Crystal
>>
>>
>>
>>
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