[pct-l] boots

[CMountainDave@aol.com]

I've been perusing various hiking journals on the GORP and PCTA websites. One 
common theme that stands out is trashed and butchered feet. So tht begs the 
question: is all this suffering really necessary or a result of people taking 
the ultralight method too far. I just have to wonder if all these hikers had 
stuck to the tried and true method of wearing good fitting leather hiking 
(not mountaineering - they suck too) boots, would they be suffering now? One 
things certain. The shoes they are wearing don't work. Since I hiked the 
trail with minimal foot problems, I feel qualified to offer some advice to 
those contemplating a future PCT trip. Consider your footwear wisely. Learn 
something from those who have suffered. Don't follow herd instinct or you'll 
be butchered with the herd. Strongly consider a brand name leather hiking ( 
repeat, not mountaineering) boot that offers customized ( read expensive) 
fitting. So Jardinians, go ahead and flame me. I don't much care cause I've 
got happy feet!  ( for an atypical Jardinian journey check out Ron Moaks 
journal on the PCTA website. And no, Ron, we don't all need pain killers) 
Mountain Dave
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