Re: Trail runners or light hiking shoes? Any specific recommendation
Whew, I am constantly seeking Nirvana on this question. For hiking/backpacking, I find it hard to beat the Five-Ten products--and I'm a wide-foot guy. Check...
mikerogers_vt 2012-06-11 13:09:25 #69846

Re: Trail runners or light hiking shoes? Any specific recommendation
Hi, I am a trailrunner first and a hiker second (so that's my bias). But I have never used anything but trail runners for hiking. I did 4 days on the AT with...
Heather 2012-06-11 10:14:31 #69845

Re: Trail runners or light hiking shoes? Any specific recommendation
I hike in LaSportiva Wildcats and Montrail Masochists. I've worn the Wildcats for the last 3 or 4 hikes in the Grand Canyon. They're slightly stiffer (soles)...
sumiwada 2012-06-10 21:34:17 #69844

Re: Trail runners or light hiking shoes? Any specific recommendation
I would say check out Inov8. Most of their styles are designed for heavy trail running. However, given your wider shoe needs I doubt any of these will fit...
Daniel Fox 2012-06-10 21:21:46 #69843

Re: Trail runners or light hiking shoes? Any specific recommendation
Keens. Great for wide feet. --- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, "AlinaN" wrote: > > Hi, > I am ready to replace my heavy boots. > Should I go for...
JoshC 2012-06-10 20:21:11 #69842

Trail runners or light hiking shoes? Any specific recommendations?
Hi, I am ready to replace my heavy boots. Should I go for trail runners or light hiking shoes? I am leaning towards trail runners but you might be able to...
AlinaN 2012-06-10 19:13:04 #69841

Re: snake bite info
Thanks, I think this is very good advice, Bill. Probably true in many back country situations, that once the immediate situation is over (snake bit, fall...
mojave_ben 2012-06-10 16:55:48 #69840

Re: snake bite info
Anecdotally, the envenomating bite of most pit vipers is noticeable because of the pain. There are reports that the neurotoxic envenomation by some Mojave...
John 2012-06-10 14:25:53 #69839

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