Quote Originally Posted by Toreador View Post
I've got some comfortable Montrail Phoenixes, which have small holes in the top where my toes have started wearing through. I've been assuming these wouldn't pass the inspection, so was going to take my newer Highlanders - but these are pretty much guaranteed to give me blisters, as the uppers are more rigid. Or alternatively, my Mudclaws - but would expect my feet to hurt big time by the end of 60 miles!

It sounds from the above though that my Phoenix might get through?
I'd take both pairs to kit check and ask. I did it last year in Highlanders, as well as the LAMM A, the OMM Elite and Tanky's, as well as training runs and didn't develop a single blister. They're a great long distance shoe but you need to get the lacing right. I finally trashed them last month and have replaced them with a pair of Walsh Spirit Peaks which were fine on a 20-miler straight out of the box....and really comfy too.

Maybe you have delicate feet? :-)