UofDoboe
05-03-2015, 16:57
I'm looking for recommendations for a good & knowledgeable outfitter for fitting shoes in PA. I'm in the State College area. The s̶t̶o̶c̶k̶b̶o̶y̶s̶ salespeople in the footwear dept of our local outfitter don't seem to know much more about footwear than how to tell what's in stock. They've been completely unhelpful in guiding purchases in the past.
I've been backpacking for years and have always had substantial foot pain at the end of every day, though often recoup significantly overnight. I'd always assumed that everyone experiences this - I'm learning that that's not the case. While I've been gravitating more and more towards minimal footwear on my own over the years, I've never taken a very systematic look at my feet and their biomechanics. I think that's in order now.
I'm looking for someone who can analyze my arches, watch my stride, provide guidance on the proper selection of boot & insole. Willing to travel several hours within reason to reach someone good. While I can go to a running store, someone who understands backpacking (and even thru hiking) would be more ideal.
I've been backpacking for years and have always had substantial foot pain at the end of every day, though often recoup significantly overnight. I'd always assumed that everyone experiences this - I'm learning that that's not the case. While I've been gravitating more and more towards minimal footwear on my own over the years, I've never taken a very systematic look at my feet and their biomechanics. I think that's in order now.
I'm looking for someone who can analyze my arches, watch my stride, provide guidance on the proper selection of boot & insole. Willing to travel several hours within reason to reach someone good. While I can go to a running store, someone who understands backpacking (and even thru hiking) would be more ideal.