taildragger
11-02-2007, 11:46
I'm looking for a new pair of shoes now that the soles of my boots have been worn down to slicks.
I'd say that I'm not a heavy packer, nor a light packer. Weight of my big three is right about 10lbs. I've hiked in boots my whole life, since thats what I was taught, but I'm interested in getting into something lighter and grippier.
That being said, I have a decent sized foot, fairly fat. Most boots I wear an 11, that allows me enough room for a pair of wool socks, two wool socks and its doable still. I got a pair of Sportiva Slingshots off of Steepandcheap, but my feet are actually bigger than the show :eek:, and after reading more reviews on this shoe, I'm starting to think that it might be too light in the soles for my needs. I'm also looking to possibly get a shoe that I can quickly dry out and that is well ventilated. I'd like to get familiar with whatever shoe I'm gonna wear on the PCT next year.
Any other suggestions? I was thinking about going to Dick's tonight to try on some shoes, and maybe check out what the EMS has, then hunt for them online.
As always, any and all thoughts appreciated.
I'd say that I'm not a heavy packer, nor a light packer. Weight of my big three is right about 10lbs. I've hiked in boots my whole life, since thats what I was taught, but I'm interested in getting into something lighter and grippier.
That being said, I have a decent sized foot, fairly fat. Most boots I wear an 11, that allows me enough room for a pair of wool socks, two wool socks and its doable still. I got a pair of Sportiva Slingshots off of Steepandcheap, but my feet are actually bigger than the show :eek:, and after reading more reviews on this shoe, I'm starting to think that it might be too light in the soles for my needs. I'm also looking to possibly get a shoe that I can quickly dry out and that is well ventilated. I'd like to get familiar with whatever shoe I'm gonna wear on the PCT next year.
Any other suggestions? I was thinking about going to Dick's tonight to try on some shoes, and maybe check out what the EMS has, then hunt for them online.
As always, any and all thoughts appreciated.