[pct-l] Asolo sunset shoes

[Carol]

On Jun 15, 2013, at 7:09 PM, Eric Lee <saintgimp at hotmail.com> wrote:
 
> Don't rely on the average REI employee to give good advice about a highly specialized niche sport.
> 
> Eric

Excellent point. I didn't mean to imply that they were trying to steer me wrong, either. Never have I had one that was up to date on hiking trends, though. But you have to give them a break. They sell shoes for several sports (as well as casual wear) for all ages. They can't be expected to be gear-heads in every area of every sport.  

> ________________________________
> From: JPL
> Sent: 6/15/2013 4:52 PM
> To: Tom Weir; pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Asolo sunset shoes
> 
> 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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