[pct-l] Minimal shoes

[Tortoise]

Let me add a personal note.

For years I've worn shoes with orthotics and recently got a new set. After 
reading some of the praises of going "flat foot" in your shoes I tired it. 
I just use a Spenco flat insole for a little cushioning.  After several 
months this works for me. Now my big feet has spread even more --- now 
pushing against the sides of my 4E New Balance up near the toes.

So try removing the regular footbeds from your shoes and give the "flat 
foot" approach a try.

Tortoise

<>  Because truth matters.<>


On 2011.07.26 18:01, Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes wrote:
> Crow has some words of wisdom.
> http://asthecrowflies.org/2010/12/14/hiking-barefoot-vibram-five-
> fingers-on-the-pct/
>
> I hike in Chacos and enjoy them. Not too good on snow but otherwise
> great. I wear flat shoes I make myself most of the time. Went for a
> hike in a pair of homemade shoes on Sunday and burnt the bottoms of
> my feet on the hot dirt through my shoes! You might consider
> something thicker like the Altra line, which is zero-drop but with a
> thicker sole. http://shop.altrarunning.com
>
> On Jul 26, 2011, at 10:00 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
>
>> Does anyone hike in these? I am looking for ways to hike multiple days
>> without my knee killing me. I have dropped 10 pounds and looking to
>> drop 10
>> more. Doing some exercises. These shoes were suggested by a friend.
>> I am
>> wondering how they would hold up on a rugged hike.
>> Thanks.
>>
>>
>> _http://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/_ (http://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/)
>> _http://www.merrell.com/US/en/Barefoot_
>> (http://www.merrell.com/US/en/Barefoot)
>> _http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/index.htm_
>> (http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/index.htm)
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