[pct-l] shoes

[m_factor at hotmail.com (Mara Factor)]

Hmm, be wary of buying multiple pairs before you start.  Most people's feet 
change significantly as they hike.  The shoes you wear day to day will 
adjust somewhat and continue to fit your feet.  New shoes, the same size as 
the ones you've been wearing for a while, often do not fit.  Longer and/or 
wider sizes are often required after spending a few hundred miles on the 
trail.

I used to be a women's 12 before I started long-distance hiking.  Now I'm a 
men's 13 (Can't find women's 14-15s).  I may be an extreme example but most 
people do have some change along the way.

It may be worthwhile to plan a side trip or two off the trail to go to an 
experienced outfitter who can remeasure your feet and make sure the next 
pair will fit properly.

Mara

http://friends.backcountry.net/m_factor


>From: "Judith Rush" <crush@ptd.net>
>Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2003 18:19:19 -0500
>
>   My son wants to get a couple of pairs of shoes for next years thru-hike, 
>...

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