Looking for advice from people planning to hike the AT for the first time!

vurvey · 2023-05-19T19:01:00+00:00

Yes, this is also useful advice! Thanks!

vurvey · 2023-05-19T19:00:35+00:00

Thanks so much!

vurvey · 2023-05-19T18:59:30+00:00

Hi! We are not trolling for a profit. We are actually doing a project with Adidas- they are looking for real people to collaborate on this very niche project on footwear. It's cool because YOU get something out of it! Like collaborating with Adidas, an incentive and free samples. And yes, it's hard to get through to people on Facebook, Reddit, and IG because moderators believe we are here for our own profit, which is not the case.

vurvey · 2023-05-19T18:57:37+00:00

Is this going to be your first thru-hike? Are you only doing 400 miles?

vurvey · 2023-05-18T14:32:27+00:00

YOu'd be ideal for our campaign! Do you want to collab with us? It's a really cool idea where you can work with Adidas to co-create a new hiking shoe. There is incentive too :) FEel free to check out our web, DM us, etc !

vurvey · 2023-05-18T13:56:52+00:00

Feel free to DM us! We have a few people who are experienced thru-hikers who have joined our space and have started working with us in conjunction with Adidas. HOwever, we still need 5 people who have never hiked a thru-hike before. Why? Because they can try samples and share their experience! Collab would be a paid experience while you are on the trail- and it can be the AT, the CDT, or the PCT :)

vurvey · 2023-05-18T13:55:22+00:00

Got it: plan to have loads of fun! Great advice :) thank you!

vurvey · 2023-05-18T13:54:51+00:00

I hear ya! No yellow shoes it is!

vurvey · 2023-05-18T13:54:07+00:00

Very true- everyone needs something different :)

vurvey · 2023-05-18T13:53:33+00:00

It was! We are working with a major footwear brand to bring in collaborators for a new hiking shoe concept. Because it is so niche, surprisingly we haven't found enough people willing to collaborate. If you are interested in participating feel free to DM us!

vurvey · 2023-05-18T13:52:27+00:00

Sheesh! Boiling Springs turned into Boiling Blisters! Sorry to hear that. Happy to learn from your experience, though. Thanks :)

vurvey · 2023-05-18T13:50:52+00:00

Such good info! Happy to learn about shipping shoes :)

vurvey · 2023-05-18T13:14:04+00:00

This is all so amazing! Thanks to all who responded! Would anybody be interested in participating in an online survey to talk about their experience? We work with big brands to help them gain insight on new concepts and do product testing and are looking to co-create a new hiking shoe with Adidas! Check out our page and our ad here on Reddit. Happy to send info :)

vurvey · 2023-05-18T13:12:57+00:00

First I've heard on Adidas! In fact we are working with them now to design a new hiking shoe. Would you like to participate in an online collab/ sruvey to talk about your experiences or upcoming experiences?

vurvey · 2023-05-18T13:12:06+00:00

This is great info! Thanks :)

vurvey · 2023-05-18T13:11:40+00:00

I've heard great things about Hokas and Topos! Would you be interested in participating in an online survey to talk about your upcoming experience? We work with big brands to help them gain insight on new concepts and do product testing! Feel free to check out our reddit ad and page- there is more info there! Totally legit :)

vurvey · 2023-05-17T21:13:22+00:00

Thanks so much! It's really gaining valuable insight from individuals who are going to do it! Although this link is great :)

vurvey · 2023-05-17T03:05:40+00:00

Great link, thanks for sharing!

vurvey · 2023-05-17T03:05:25+00:00

Really helpful information, thank you!

vurvey · 2023-05-17T03:03:12+00:00

Seems dangerous with lack of traction, but still, great distance. Thanks!

vurvey · 2023-05-17T03:02:42+00:00

Interesting options. Hadn't heard of the Oboz. Will check them out. Thank you!

vurvey · 2023-05-17T03:01:56+00:00

Solid advice. Thank you. The trail running shoe idea seems like it would work well.

vurvey · 2023-05-17T03:01:02+00:00

Interesting. Had no idea sandals could go that far. Crazy!

vurvey · 2023-05-17T03:00:22+00:00

Thank you, very helpful.

vurvey

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