Upfront info:
-I'm big, 6'3" 260lbs, good shape, good knees, iffy ankles,13 WIDE feet
-Ive always used boots for backpacking
-My pack, 2 wks ago with 5 day of food and a liter of water was 40lbs
The boots Ive always worn aren't made anymore. Bought new Lowa's, broke them in, did 3 overnighters, didn't love or hate them, but on the AT they killed my feet. Had Superfeet greens and Smartwool socks.
So im thinking its time to try trail runners. Is this a bad idea with 40 lbs? I will drop 5lbs with new gear purchases upcoming, but that's it. What ones should I look at? Like waterproof, NEED wide