[pct-l] Boots! And thx

[Jackie McDonnell]

Quoted directly from my book:

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BUYING SHOES

The salespeople will try to sell you shoes which are heavier than you need.
 They think backpacking with running shoes is a bad idea.  They’ll also
push the waterproof/breathable shoes.  Don’t buy into the hype.  Don’t
assume that the salespeople know more than you do.  Unless they’ve
thru-hiked the PCT or CDT in the last few years, you know way more than
they do.  You’ve done your research and you know what you want.  State what
features you need, and then try on as many shoes as you can stand.
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Yogi
www.pcthandbook.com


On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 3:05 PM, historywench at yahoo.com <
historywench at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Thank you all for the inspirational words about financing the thru hike. I
> have lots to ponder on!
>
> Another question for you all...
> I just visited an REI store doing research. The shoe person contradicted
> Yogi about the type of shoe usually worn on tue PCT. She insisted on a
> sturdy boot to hike and not trailrunners..saying that anything less would
> trash your feet even if going ultralight. From what I recall of Yogi's
> book...most wear trailrunners.
>
> What is your opinion? Advice?
>
> Michele
>
>
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