[pct-l] Foot Expansion

[Ned Tibbits]

Just to fall in with those who have never experienced foot expansion while 
backpacking. On my PCT and CDT thru hikes as well as all the years since, I 
have worn the same size boot, laced somewhat tight all the time, and never 
got a single blister or had any foot pain.! Don't know why.

Maybe it's the 65 to 80 pound pack and staying on-trail for 10 to 17 days at 
a stretch...



Ned Tibbits, Director
Mountain Education
www.mountaineducation.org
-----Original Message----- 
From: Rob Flynn
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 11:32 AM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Foot Expansion

Personally I've never experienced this foot expansion in my thru-hikes of 
the AT and the PCT.  I don't think it's a universal experience by any means. 
Perhaps it has to do with how active you've been on your feet pre-trail? 
Also, I keep my shoes laced tight while I hike, and loose at all other 
times.  Uphills I might leave them loose, but overall I don't like my feet 
slipping around while I hike.  I do agree with others that you should hold 
off on pre-purchasing shoes for later on the trail.  There are plenty of 
excellent outfitters along the way, and of course you can order stuff online 
easily enough.

InsGadget
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From: Mark Halverstadt<mailto:markhalverstadt at gmail.com>
Sent: ‎1/‎31/‎2013 1:19 PM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net<mailto:pct-l at backcountry.net>
Subject: [pct-l] Foot Expansion

Afternoon PCT-L,
I have recently started to research hiking shoe options for my
thru-hike this spring and have come across reports of past hikers
having their feet expand during their hike. I am wondering if any past
thru-hikers could expand on this. Some reports I have read say that
their feet flatten out or they grow up to 1.5 in size! Does age or
gender matter at all (I am a 28 year old Male btw)? What is the rate
of expansion? Should I plan to buy, in advance, a 1 size higher in my
shoes for the latter part of the hike? Please let me know what you
have heard or your experience with this subject. Thanks!
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