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Thank you. Enjoy your channel . I to have switched from boots to trail runners. I like the the La Sportiva wild cats, super light and dry out very quickly. Swap out the insoles for some super feet and a pair of darn tough socks an my feet love me all day. Dtw, people who say ankle support comes from a high boot is just wrong. The support for your ankle comes from a deep/ high heel cup. When you twist your ankle it's because of the heel of your foot twisting to one side. Secure the heel and Bam! No more twisted ankles. Love your channel.
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I used hiking boots that were worn everyday for work, with no problem, to hike grand canyon last year and my toe nails all turned black from the way they were able to move on my foot, on the way down, i had already decided to try trail runners because they conform better to the foot because of how they tie......so your vid encourages my conclusion !
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You should try the speedcross or the spikrcross. I'm so happy with them, i had big blister issues. But when i got my new trailrunners i did not even get one at my first long hike. Love from Norway
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Thanks. This was helpful. I like trail runners. Wear them all the time. But some "practical" side of me says, you gotta go with boots if you're carrying a heavy load. Yet another side says "That's not true. If it feels good, wear it." Trail runners feel good. I think I'll try them.
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Did the boots for years. Never had any blisters. Convinced myself to try trail runners (took about 2 years) and I don't ever see myself going back to boots. 8 miles in boots was about all I could do. In the trail runners, I can do 12-15. miles. And I don't worry about keeping my feet dry because the dry so much more quickly compared to the boots. Still love my hammock... ;-)
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I'm hopin I'll be approaching from the north in a year or two, I may start with boots for warmth in main even my logger boots.. I know heavy, but haven't hurt a foot in em. Trail sneaks like keen are my all around happy "stinkish" lol
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I plan to hike the AT with Air Jordan's........ what's your opinion? :P
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Did you have more blisters in trail runners compared to boots?
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Hey! i really like your videos, you have a great grid on what people need to learn and hear as a beginner and it helps a ton! You cover a lot of questions that people have in short, to the point videos. Thanks again.
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I wore boots pretty much all my life. The past two seasons I've been wearing a mid height boot instead of the more traditional high top boots. Never thought about trying low tops off road before. Maybe I'll give it a try this summer.
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Trail runners are quite fine for flat and easy terrain, but up in the mountines the boot is the better choice.
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Trail runners are quite fine for flat and easy terrain, but up in the mountines the boot is the better choice.
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I wear boots on hind paws and trailer runners on front. Works great!
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A leather boot is better protection from snake bites than a trail runner.
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I looked at Salomon's website. Their shoes only go to size 14. I wear a 15 :-(
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Water-proof is a BIG deal. I know from experience.
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My boots weigh two pounds apiece. I have had to take my boots to a cobbler because I have worn them so much, I love them. Any other mules out there that just don't give a crap about pack weight?
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If you carry a heavy pack, you better have boots, but if you are only carrying 30 pounds max, then it don't matter that much.
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