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Posted by are we there yet on March 21, 2007 at 2:26:10 pm EDT
In reply to Summer Hiking Boots posted by Gear Selection (Guest) on February 28, 2007 at 12:06:53 pm EST

Thru hikers on the Big Three (AT, CDT, PCT) virtually all wear "running shoes" "cross trainers", etc., and I'd highly suggest you give them a try under some tough hiking situations before deciding on a boot. At 58 years of age and problem with support, I was exceedingly apprehensive about letting go of my heavy boots that always caused blisters, didn't breathe, etc. I still do get some black toes nails (probably due to me not tying my shoes the proper way for trail conditions) but would never go back to boots. After two seasons of hiking, I'm sold on trail shoes. They are really worth giving them a try.

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