[pct-l] Brooks Cascadias

[Sir Mixalot]

Shoes are appropriate on the PCT throughout the thru hiking season.

Chuck said it pretty well.  I'll just add that I have many high end hiking
boots.  I won't wear them on the PCT though.  My feet are much more
comfortable in trail running sneakers.  I go a lot faster and further with
them too.  The last time I wore boots in the mountains was a couple winters
ago when I took the tram up Mt San Jacinto with my family.  Since I
wouldn't be walking enough to keep my feet warm or get them sweaty, boots
were the appropriate footwear.

On Wed, May 16, 2012 at 4:57 PM, Catherine Ford <ceford.nhighlands at gmail.com
> wrote:

> Greetings Everyone!
>
> I'm a newbie hiker and am working my way up to being a backpacker. When I
> realized that Mango's question about Brooks Cascadias was regarding a shoe
> rather than a boot I was a bit confused. For hiking, don't you "need"
> hiking boots? When are shoes appropriate? I appreciate any clarification
> you can provide.
>
> Have a Great Day!
>
> Cathy!
>
> Catherine Ford
> Something to think about: "Millions saw an apple fall. Only Newton asked
> why."
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