While I was getting responses to the injinji/leather (3 lb.) boots thread, I picked up an old PCT book by Ray Jardine. I "just so happened" to turn to his discussion on boots vs trail shoes. Lately I've been having lateral knee ligament pain on certain declines. I've added more quad strengthening and stretches per my PT. But with minimal to no plantar-flexion from my boots, I'm now seriously considering changing to a trail or mid boot. :/
My concerns:
1)JMT in 3 weeks…little late, I know!
2)not having something over my ankles
3)pack weight 30-35lbs w/ water
4)JMT terrain:granite, creeks and dirt
I've been on Whitney a couple times, but not this many miles. I'm currently training in Lassen.
So any quick thoughts, esp. from those in the Sierras?
