[pct-l] Asolo sunset shoes

[Diane Soini]

When I was making my way to Canada I stopped in to the REI in Seattle  
for some new shoes. The only thing I had to wear was my (washed but  
stained) worn out thru-hiking outfit, so obviously I was a hiker of  
some sort. I told the salesman that I wanted some lightweight  
breathable mesh trail runners to try on that would fit my wide feet.  
He brought me out a stack of heavy leather waterproof goretex boots.  
What part of "lightweight breathable mesh trail runners" was unclear?  
I finally said just give me a pair of those over there and pointed to  
some street running shoes that were marked as having an E width. He  
asked what size and said I wasn't sure since they were men's shoes.  
He brought me a pair, I tried them on, I thought they were a little  
too big but he had washed his hands of me and would not acknowledge  
my presence anymore. I bought them anyway because I really needed  
shoes and they worked out great. I don't even bother making sure my  
shoes are trail shoes anymore. It really doesn't make much difference  
at all.

On Jun 16, 2013, at 10:00 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Asolo sunset shoes
>
> I shop at REI all the time.  I've never found an employee like what  
> you
> describe.