Hi,
I am looking forward to my thru-hike this Spring! (late April)
I had an impression that many of people frequently buy a new pair of shoes every 500 miles or so.
Is this trend? Or necessity? If so, why?
Since I have week ankle, I would rather go for a heavy duty pair such as KEEN Oregon PCT, 20 oz http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...o_cart_title_1
or Salomon Quest 4D, also 20 oz http://www.amazon.com/Salomon-Womens...n+hiking+boots
(Even though the toe part of Salomon Quest 4D will fall apart pretty easily)
Are they still needed to be replaced every 500 miles or so?
I see people say the insoles are made of EVA which flattens within 300 - 500 miles.
Why can't I just replace the insoles?
The thru-hike is still lots of expenses for me, and I don't think I can afford to buy 4,5 100$ shoes.
If you have thru-hiked with just one pair of shoes, let me know what you have worn
Thanks