[pct-l] Hiking shoes and inserts

[Matt Signore]

Merrell does make wide sizes.  Most stores do not carry the "wide" because
it doubles their inventory cost.  You just have to know where to look.

http://www.merrell.com/US/en-US/Search/Search.mvc.aspx?SearchText=moab+wde+width&search=Search




On Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 1:46 PM, Doug Carlson <doug-sue at centurylink.net>wrote:

> 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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Matt Signore
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