[pct-l] shoes

[BWIL5272@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Brad Wilson)]

It totally depends on the hiker - their weight (body weight and pack weight)
and even how they walk.

I think the weight of the hiker plays the biggest part, with my full pack on
I weigh about 150 lbs. That means I'm not putting that much pressure on my
shoes every time I step - because of this my first pair of Salomon Raid
Races (they don't make them anymore - now I wear XA pros) lasted 1400 miles.
Bigger hikers normally have to replace their shoes more often simply because
they put more wear on them.

-Brad


On 2/7/03 8:40 PM, "Paul E. Dietrich" <cactus_paul@earthlink.net> wrote:

> I used a pair of NB 680s for over 1000 miles in 2000.  They were great
> crossing the Sierra, but a bit hot South of Kennedy Meadows.  Can't get
> them anymore, as far as I know.  You can probably get through a thru-hike
> with as little as three pair of light weight shoes, but using more would be
> better for your comfort and the health of your feet.
>
> The PEDestrian
>
> Paul E. Dietrich
> 916-204-5255
> cactus_paul@earthlink.net
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From:    Randy Forsland [SMTP:randy_forsland@hotmail.com]
> Sent:    Friday, February 07, 2003 5:23 PM
> Cc:    pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
> Subject:    [pct-l] shoes
>
> So...just how long does a light hiking shoe (like the new balance 804 and
> 805) last ?? How many total pairs of these types of shoes did you go
> through
> during the PCT hike ??
>
> I'm trying to get a handle on gear purchases and any help will be
> appreciated....
>
> Randy
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