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Wondering if you guys have a preferred approach shoe. I know a lot of people just use running shoes and that is what I've used mostly, primarily the Brooks Cascadia trail running shoes, of which I've used since they came out...though I stopped for a while because it seemed like they got narrow for a couple of years (I don't know if they actually did, but I didn't like the way they felt when I tried them on). So I've been using those quite a bit, but man I pack them out quick. The ones I'm currently running (current year model) felt super packed out after a 15 mile day in the hills, and I don't think I had more than 400 miles into them. I know the life on running shoes it probably shorter than I want it to be. I switched to the Arcteryx Konseal FL approach shoes and I mostly like them, but even they are starting to seem a little packed out...or maybe I wish they had a shank. I used some Superfeet inserts and those stiffened them up a little, but still wish they had a shank...the bones in my feet were sore at the and of the day after 15-20 miles. My last outing in the hills with these and my feet felt no different than if I had used the Cascadias. I know it probably has to do with that I'm a lard ass (205 right now and dropping), but I just wish I could find the perfect light weight but burley shoes that maybe had a shank or at least better support/cushion. Maybe I need to try out the La Sportivas. I could also go back to just using mountaineering boots, but I sure like have lighter shoes for days when I'm covering more ground without glacier travel.

Size medium Cilogear 75 backpack: $180 (well used, but still in great shape, a few rusty Dclips but that's it). Many extra straps. Very light for it's capacity. Tag says "L", but it's a medium- I guarantee. 5.10 Guide Tennies Ms 11.5: $50 (very good condition, only used a few days) BD Mission LT Approach Shoes, 11.5: $20 (very used. very very used) (1pr) Metolius 5-step aiders: probably 10 years old, $40 (never used, blue in photos) I live in Montana but will be in Seattle 5/21-5/26 for in person meet up. If you want me to ship, you pay shipping.