[pct-l] Boots! And thx

[marmot marmot]

The only reason I do not have blisters and wrecked feet is that I wear toe socks(Injinji) and trail runners(Montrails with Footsoldiers)---I've tried it with boots. Not a good choice for me.Marmot 

> Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 18:24:31 -0500
> From: gary_schenk at verizon.net
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Boots! And thx
> 
>  If you stay on trail, trail runners are fine. They don't hold up to cross country travel very well, though.
> 
> Gary
>  
> 
> On 09/23/13, Rob Flynn wrote:
> 
> The REI person is very wrong. Everyone is different, but over 80% of PCT thru-hikers use trail runners, for a reason.
> 
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> Subject: [pct-l] Boots! And thx
> 
> 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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