[pct-l] Asolo sunset shoes

[JPL]

I shop at REI all the time.  I've never found an employee like what you 
describe.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Tom Weir
Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 7:50 PM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Asolo sunset shoes

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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