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.

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.

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 …

Nov 13, 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.).

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.

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.

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 …

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Jun 21, 2020 · Mountaineering implies crampons and therefore a stiff boot all around and not just the sole, it also implies cold and snow and ice where foot safety means a warm boot; perhaps broaden the search to a heavy hiking/hill walking boot but there isn’t much around, I too have been looking since my Raichle Himalaya boots died 30 years ago

Mar 19, 2006 · Hi all. I am doing a project on “Lightweight Footwear Systems for Snow Travel”, to be published here at BPL in early 2007. My question for you is: are so-called WP/B hiking boots/shoes (eg Gore-Tex XCR)really waterproof for you when you hike in …