[pct-l] Hiking shoes & Inserts

[Jim Marco]

On wet days, like after a stream crossing, I use the inserts as a set of sandals. It takes about a minute to lace them up, maybe another to get them on. Only the extra 3.5mm cord is extra weight, maybe 2oz, soaking wet.
	My thoughts only . . .
		jdm

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From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Tortoise
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 1:36 PM
To: PCT-list
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Hiking shoes & Inserts

In my limited experience I discard the stock insoles and use just a Spenco flat neoprene-like insole. It has a little cushioning and lasts almost forever.  I recall I tried doing without conventional insoles and my custom orthotics a couple years ago after reading others' experience here. 

Also I go barefoot or flat slippers at home.  We evolved walking barefoot.   

Tortoise