[pct-l] Brooks Cascadias

[Steven M. Ratner]

How much weight can you carry with lightweight shoes/sneakers on?

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On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 2:31 PM, Sir Mixalot <atetuna at gmail.com> 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."
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