Hiking Boot Fit Question? I have a pair of boots Asolo FSN 85 I really like. I logged about 300 miles and they feel great. I'm looking to buy a few more pairs of boots now and cut this winter so I have backups ready for direct input AT-hiking.
Recently I tried the Vasque Breeze and they felt great ... but I'm a size 12.5 and 12 is too small, 13 is too big.
The seller had to try a size 13 narrow, which felt about Perfect - much more comfortable than the first time I tried the Asolo.
My question is this: I overpronate and I've never worn shoes before close. I am wary of starting now because I've never needed them before. Is there a significant difference between the regular and narrow widths? Am I in trouble?
Have you similar experiences? What would you do: stick with more Asolo try Breeze close? How to change the idea of boots for a different model, in the midst of a hike?
Thank you, and Happy Trails!
I would stick with what you have done.
I guess I'm a little biased, as the last two pairs of hiking, I bought were Asolo (two pairs are still bombproof and startup miles). But more specifically, you do not want to throw too much in the mix.
I guess you companies with the sock / slipper combo you'll hike with?
I love a perfect start installation, but they tend to take action if I compensate with sock / liners that eat the difference (we all know that the cowardly bunch will end up quicker than anything I'm not describe or recommend a too loose).
Perhaps a better time for the hearing of a new start-up size / brand / style would be less committed to a hike or a series of decent but not huge trial trips.
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not to buy pairs of boots before you start your hike through AT. She simply does not work! Many hikers notice a real difference in the size of the shoes they need by the end of a hike and you're left with a pile of shoes that do not. most through hikers I meet here in CT have waived heavy boots and are only wearing running shoes. whiteblaze is an excellent site for all things related to AT
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Posted on March 21, 2010.
