Traditional hiking boots or trail running shoes?

[jeffmeh]

I hurt my ankle in high end leather boots. I switched to trail runners and haven't looked back.

　

+1. High boots really don't protect from popping an ankle. Quite the contrary, they make it more awkward to feel the ground and adjust, and they prevent the ankle from flexing to recover from a mis-step. If you have ankle problems, strengthening and improving mobility is key.

[T.S.Kobzol]

I never have ankle issues in my boots but I do in sneakers and trailrunners

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[jeffmeh]

I never have ankle issues in my boots but I do in sneakers and trailrunners



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I guess I should have added, "YMMV." I have rolled my ankles in custom Limmers as well as less heavy-duty boots, and have had similar situations occur in low trail shoes and recovered from the mis-step without an issue. And limiting ankle flexibility does not do my knees any favors. Choice of footwear is very personal. Whatever works.

[T.S.Kobzol]

I agree

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