[pct-l] Asolo sunset shoes
Tom Weir
tom.weir at the-cabin-on-the-hill.com
Sat Jun 15 18:50:51 CDT 2013
The REI employee's job is to sell you a big heavy pair of expensive
mountaineering boots. He/she probably also thinks you need a 7000 cubic
inch backpack and a zero degree sleeping bag. Has the REI person ever hiked
the JMT or any other long trail? Working at REI does not make someone an
expert on backpacking; it makes them an expert on selling gear. Every year
the vast majority on PCT thru-hikers use shoes similar to the Sunset.
Weight, comfort, and durability are king.
Good Luck,
Tom
-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of nina zaikina
Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 3:23 PM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Asolo sunset shoes
Hey guys, does anyone has experience with Asolo Sunset hiking boots?
I've been wearing them for a year now and they are really comfortable. The
only drawback I've found so far is a rather thin insole that I'm planning
to replace for my JMT section hike. Today the REI representative have tried
to scare me off, telling that this is a poor choice of footwear for JMT
terrain. Any thoughts?
My backpack base weight is around 15lb, total weight around 30lb on a first
day
Thanks
Nina
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