I'm wondering if you get endless debates on hiking forums about the differences between hiking in light gear (aka running shoes, approach shoes, teva's) and hiking in heavier boots that cover one's ankles and give ankle support.
Perhaps we can start one here. I have a quiver of hiking boots - though the really heavy ones I have not used for dozens of years. I'm hoping the posters who barge through thick, wet underbrush will summarily dismiss the notion of attempting that in light gear, and others will summarily ridicule the overuse of heavy gear when sandals will suffice.
Then, of course, there will be those who have found the holy grail, a light boot that keeps sand and water out, is fully breathable, flexes when running across the flats, is stiff when jumping across pointed rocks, and doubles as an espresso pot at the end of the day. Mmmmm! I love the smell of roasted socks!
Perhaps we can start one here. I have a quiver of hiking boots - though the really heavy ones I have not used for dozens of years. I'm hoping the posters who barge through thick, wet underbrush will summarily dismiss the notion of attempting that in light gear, and others will summarily ridicule the overuse of heavy gear when sandals will suffice.
Then, of course, there will be those who have found the holy grail, a light boot that keeps sand and water out, is fully breathable, flexes when running across the flats, is stiff when jumping across pointed rocks, and doubles as an espresso pot at the end of the day. Mmmmm! I love the smell of roasted socks!
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