[pct-l] Boots or shoes

[Jeffrey Olson]

For those just taking up hiking, or thinking of doing a long hike, I 
highly recommend one of the editions of Ray Jardine's,  "The Pacifc 
Crest Trail Hiker's Handbook" on hiking the PCT.  While there is 
polarized opinion about his perspective, there is a LOT of wisdom in his 
engineer's logic.  One of his most detailed explanations/rants concerns 
the weight of the shoes a hiker wears.  It's fun to read too...

Jeffrey Olson
Martin, SD

On 5/17/2012 3:31 PM, Sir Mixalot wrote:
> 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."
>>