[pct-l] Hiking shoes and inserts

[Doug Carlson]

I have a lot of foot problems- mostly all cured by getting an Extra wide 4E shoe and a full  size larger than I normally wear- that means I get 11.5 4E shoe for hiking.  Merrills are nice, but most shoe/boot manufactures just make a size "Reg" like Merrill does.

Dunhams and New Balance are pretty much the two brands I use any more- both offer a 4E. In hiking southern NM I got nailed by a huge thorn right through my NB trail shoe- the soles are rather soft.  Reminded me of hiking in moccasins- very lightweight and comfortable.  After that incident, to give me a little more protection from  penetrating thrones, I cut a plastic insole from a gallon water jug to go under my shoe insoles which gave me added protection and a bit more support.

-Trew



-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Mary Kwart
Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2013 10:20 AM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Hiking shoes and inserts



	I have been using  Yoursole insoles (with the signature of Ed
Viesturs) for about three years. I use the high volume insoles that are a little thicker. It stopped my ball of foot pain that used to occur after about 10 miles. They are pricey but they last--I am still using a pair I bought last spring and put over 700 miles on. The insoles combined with a shoe with a wide toebox cured all my foot problems--pain and blisters .I use Merrill Moab low top shoes. They are heavier than trail runners. They resist scuffing and wear and tear from repetitive foot motion very well. They last me about 500 miles .I replace them because the internal padding on the sole gets flattened, but the exterior still is ok.They then become my day hike/garden work shoes. I also switched to men's shoes--I was  wearing a woman's size
9 and switched to a men's size 9.5. 

	--Fireweed


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