[pct-l] What are the Best Shoes for the PCT?

[Thomas Jamrog]

Bigger ones than you have now. You also should be able to tighten the laces on downhills so that your toes don't slide into the front on the shoes, otherwise your feet will look like Cheryl Strayed's did. 

Uncle Tom 
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On Jun 12, 2012, at 5:49 PM, Deborah Leader <djtphn1 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have started preparing for the 2013 thru-hike of the PCT. I have been on
> a few major, 8 hour, strenuous day hikes and I have to say, my feet are
> already throbbing. I think I may have even gotten a blister today hiking
> the East Questa Ridge in San Luis Obispo County that was very up and down
> some very steep inclines. I found that hiking up-trail I was fine, but
> hiking down-trail, my toes were pounding into the tips of my shoes. Any
> suggestions on which shoes are best?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> *Deborah Leader RN, BSN, PHN*
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