[pct-l] Pct-L Digest, Vol 39, Issue 3

[Dan Cross-Viola]

Hi Ben,
 
I too have super wide feet.  Not sure if you were looking for shoe or boot suggestions, but I wear a 4E Asics GT-2150 and the width is great - widest shoes I've ever seen!  I'm planning on using them for my thru-hike, see how it goes with the first pair and then decide whether or not to continue with the same.  They're great for running and hiking around, but I haven't put the stress of backpacking long distances on them yet.  The width is mainly in the toe box, so if you need it elsewhere they might not be the best for you.
 
Good luck!
 
Bear Can

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Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 22:46:42 -0800
From: Ben Crowell <pctcrowell11 at lightandmatter.com>
Subject: [pct-l]  Wide shoes?
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
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After democracy comes to North Africa, maybe we can get justice for
geeks, gays, southpaws, atheists, and people with wide feet.

I generally hike in New Balance running shoes. The 883 is available
in wide sizes.

I've been experimenting with Chacos as an alternative to NB running
shoes. Once in a while I get annoying pebbles underfoot, but I love
the fact that there is simply no way to get blisters on my pinkie toes.

>I was looking at the NB MW955 walking shoe. But now im thinking boots since
>im pretty sure most of my hike will be in snow.
My experience with snow travel is limited, but in my experience there
is not much distinction between a running shoe and a hiking boot. The
issue is more about whether you have an ice ax and whether you're using
crampons -- and what kind of crampons. If conditions are too icy early
in the morning, you can always consider waiting until later in the
day to cross a high pass.

-Ben