Re: Shoes
Yep, if you keep the pack weight down, good tennies seem fine except
for the most difficult terrain. I wore NB 805s on the South Bass-
Boucher, A pair of NB...
tomkbourne2002 2003-05-29 15:17:27 #22287
Re: Shoes
I have done R2R hikes in
heavy leather boots, $200
cheap light weight boots, $40
tennis sneakers, $30
and Nike high tech low cut hiking boots, not leather....
Phil Gutkin 2003-05-29 15:05:42 #22286
Re: Shoes
Glenda,
Going down with a pack of more than 30 pounds I need to wear hiking boots.
The bottom of my feet get sore without a stiff sole/shank. Once the...
RMatth4505@aol.com 2003-05-29 15:02:54 #22285
Re: Shoes
Want cool feet? I met a guy backpacking the Tonto in flops once. This
caused me to question my thinking on gear, but low-tops are not for
me except for R2R...
Doug Nering 2003-05-29 14:43:36 #22284
Re: Shoes
I've been hiking in trail running shoes for a few years now, and really
enjoy it. My feet are a lot cooler and I don't get blisters any more
either. Also, I...
Hank Schnieder 2003-05-29 14:26:27 #22283
Re: Shoes
Sorry Bob! I did an archive search and came up empty on this topic. It must be hiding under another topic. Thanks for the advise!! Glenda
Bob Audretsch...
Glenda Specht 2003-05-29 14:22:01 #22282
Re: Shoes
Did we do this discussion before? Once? Twice? ;-)
I wear running shoes all year around in the canyon on trails and on routes, day hikes and backpacking. ...
Bob Audretsch 2003-05-29 14:18:06 #22281
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