Minimalist and Backpacking Footwear - Backpacking Light
Dec 5, 2024 · Traditional hiking shoes offer more protection and immobility around the ankle and more durable uppers than trail running shoes, but are heavier and stiffer. Photo: Ryan Jordan. Mountain Boots. Mountain boots occupy the extreme end of the footwear spectrum, designed for high-altitude and technical climbing.
Exploding Myths: footwear and energy consumption
Sep 18, 2023 · I used my lightweight hiking boots. She used trailrunners, and by the end of the first 100 miles she was looking for some kind of inserts to take the pain out of her feet. Yeah, the shoes were lightweight, but they didn’t protect her from the trail–at least not carrying a …
Best hiking boots - Backpacking Light
Mar 21, 2023 · I considered using them + lightweight trail runners for backpacking. The braces only add 4.5 oz each. I’d need to add the weight of a hazmat suit after a few days, they just don’t dry. If anyone knows of strongly supportive fast drying ankle braces, I’d love to ditch my Salomon Quest Prime GTX boots (3lbs/pr) and give trail runners a shot.
boots or shoes for philmont? - Backpacking Light
Jun 12, 2007 · The only issue was a couple of water spickets were very wide and made filling the bladders difficult but still possible. Finally, if you wear lightweight hiking shoes or even medium height boots I would recommend, as Jason suggested, a lightweight pair of short gators to keep out all the dust from the Philmont trails.
Best Lightweight Waterproof Boot? - Backpacking Light
Nov 20, 2010 · Eric, do you mean waterproof boots don't exist, or that even the waterproof boots will get wet? If they're billed as "waterproof" and they still get wet, then that's fine, I'm just looking for lightweight hiking boots that are called "waterproof" by the company, meaning they made an effort to waterproof the boot (e.g. with Gore-Tex, etc.).
Scrambling Boot recommendation needed - Backpacking Light
Feb 9, 2015 · Sturdy boots protect your feet from rocks and other rough terrain. Stiff boots allow you to kick steps in snow, and help you maintain your balance on steep slopes. …. Lightweight hiking boots and trail running shoes are not allowed on course field trips and club scrambles. They have to be over the ankle.
Crossing Rivers and Water Shoes - Backpacking Light
Jul 16, 2019 · Put the boots back on and cross. Then pour the water out, dry my feet with a bandana and replace the insoles and socks. The only drawback for me is the time consumed. The boots dry eventually but my feet are dry and comfortable. I tried wading with boots and socks once. Uncomfortable and I did get blisters.
Lightweight Mid Hiking Boot - Backpacking Light
May 27, 2013 · I am hiking Mt Kilimanjaro in September and the guide service is requiring boots, which I haven't worn hiking in years. Anyone know of a mid-hiking boot that is light, has a good tread, and doesn't have a Gore WP lining? Seems like every mid boot now has Gore in it–amazing the hold they have on the industry.
Minimalist Footwear and Trail Running Shoes for Hiking and …
May 31, 2023 · Trail running shoes are the most common style of minimalist footwear for hiking, backpacking, and other ultralight backcountry activities. These activities include ultralight backpacking, thru-hiking, long-distance hiking, fastpacking, FKT attempts, packrafting, ultrarunning, and more. About this Trailhead
Boots with loose Goretex Liners - Backpacking Light
Feb 20, 2012 · My partner and I have lashed out and bought lovely Zamberlan lightweight hiking boots for our August JMT hike but I'm worried that the Goretex lining material is not firmly attached to the leather outside of the shoe and is already sagging and wrinkling in places. I've only had them a few days so only a couple of hours of combined use …