Makes sense, I’ve been using running and trail shoes for long hikes when the conditions allowed it - AKA not freezing : spring… I’ve used them extensively on 40km hikes in a day and they held me two years. I want boots for extreme conditions -
This is pretty interesting! I’ve always appreciated the ankle support from boots, but losing weight on the feet would be nice too
Having hiked in boots a long time I was skeptical at first, but if you lighten your load trail runners are far more comfortable!
I have recently gone to a pair of La Sportiva approach shoes and I am very happy with them. More supportive than Altras but excellent grip (far better than Altras on steep dirt and gravel and better for mid and large rocks and boulders), quite lightweight and naturally water resistant.
I have heard good things about La Sportiva approach shoes, what sort of terrain are you using them on?
I hike in the Intermountain West (USA) region primarily. So, anything from packed dirt forest floors, mud, gravel, stream crossings and boulders.
This is pretty interesting! I’ve always appreciated the ankle support from boots, but losing weight on the feet would be nice too
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