Picking the best shoes for pacific crest trail adventures

Finding the best shoes for pacific crest trail hiking is basically a full-time job before you even hit the desert at Campo. You're looking at 2,650 miles of dirt, granite, mud, and the occasional snow patch, so what you put on your feet is easily the most important gear decision you'll make. Forget the fancy ultralight tent or the expensive titanium pot for a second; if your feet are covered in blisters or your arches are screaming by mile fifty, you aren't going to care how light your pack is. ...

May 5, 2026 · 6 min · Goodwin Richman