[pct-l] foot pain

[christinpruett@xxxxxxxxxxx (christin pruett)]

Hey, I have similar foot problems with a very narrow heel.  I switched to
Salomons about 10 years ago, and they saved my AT thru-hike.  I wear light
weight hiking shoes (whichever Salomons are on sale at the time) and they
always fit perfectly.  I add a pair of the flat green Spenco insoles and
some two layer coolmax socks and I hardly ever get blisters even if my feet
get wet.

You might try going to an outdoor store and trying on a pair.  If they don't
instantly feel right then don't buy them.  Everyone has very different feet
that expand and contract as you hike.  So budget some extra dough in case
you have to buy shoes while you are out.  Good luck on your trip.

Christy






>From: Nathan Goldfarb <natgold@ufl.edu>
>To: "  pct-l" <"  pct-l"@mailman.backcountry.net>
>Subject: [pct-l] foot pain
>Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2003 18:19:42 -0400
>
>HI-
>
>I have a foot problem that is causing me concern considering we're
>hiking the JMT June 1.  I went to a pair of New Bal. 806 with Spenco's.
>My left foot is a little shorter and fatter than my right so I followed
>the general protocol of fitting the big foot.  With heavy trekking
>socks, only the left foot is slightly large with just a little slipping
>in the heel.  I was banking on my foot swelling some to fill the small
>void.  If not , will the minor slipping cause unbearable blisters?
>
>I have trained in these (806's) on dirt with out any pain.  But have
>only walked about 4 miles in them at a time.  However, I wore them to
>the San Diego Zoo and walked many miles (all day) on pavement and with
>street socks (thin, so the left shoe was really too big) like a moron.
>I noticed bad pain in my arch ...like a really bad cramp presumably due
>to the arch hitting in the wrong spot.  I have stopped wearing the
>shoes, but 2 weeks later, I still have a dull ache from it in my arch.
>
>Does anyone know about this problem??  Should I never wear them again?
>I'm really limited on shoes for the  hike.  My Vasque Clarions are
>unbearably uncomfy after 8 miles or so, even with Superfeet.  Lowa
>tempests don't fit me right, either.  Maybe the Nike trail runner, but
>this shoe is even more flexible than the 806.  Our base weight is 24
>lbs.  and I need some beefy tread for snow travel... which the 806 has.
>A half size down in the 806 is too tight.
>
>Thanks for the help .
>
>Nate
>
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