[at-l] I'm a trail shoe failure

[readyhiker@yahoo.com (Sanne aka Ready)]

Amy wrote:
>Hear my tail of woe.
>
>I've been through four (or five, I've lost track) pair of
>REI Spirit boots.  The last pair was the goretex version,
>which I've had resoled once.  I had to get goretex because
>they changed the last on the regular version, but not on
>the goretex version.

I'd wanted to respond to this one, but for the life of me, could
not recall the brand of shoe that I had in mind to recommend.
Thanks Jim/Ginny for the name of that shoe!  Lowas.

While I was experiencing foot problems during our hike this year,
I'd chatted with a hiker who recommended Lowas as a remedy. 
(I would have to hear the name of the model she'd recommended;
I don't recall which one it was right now.)  Anyway, she'd had the 
same "fit" problems that I'd had - basically, not enough room in 
the toebox, coupled with a narrow heel.

I settled for New Balance trail runners. Although I found that both 
the 804's and the 803's were adequate (one pair of each got me
from Harpers Ferry to Katahdin), I'm looking for a better fit.

I met many others wearing Lowas during the hike -- each and 
every one of them said that they loved them. I still have in mind
to check them out for our next hike.  They may be a good option 
for you to check out, too.

Ready

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