Hello All! I plan to start my thru hike mid March at Springer. I will wear my old faithful Asolo's but would like to switch to my heavy trail shoes on down the way after any chance of snow so I will have my shoes sent out and will send back the boots. Any opinions out there as to wear along the trail I could expect to be at "no chance of snow time"? Also, I carry a lightweight water sandel for water crossings are there many? maybe I can leave these behind. Any help wouold be appreciated.