mesh shoes

[schlepper]

Hi,
I have a 4E foot and have only been able to wear New Balance shoes. I have a choice of two styles and would like opinions on which may be better. The first is a 3/4 boot, all leather but still relatively light. It has no mesh and it has a little bit of ankle support. The next is a low trailwaker with some mesh on the sides and because it is low, has no real ankle support. Of course the trailwalker is lighter than the boot but with the mesh may be more susceptible to water penetration. The trailwalker is considerably more comfortable. My ankles have been the only part of my legs that havn't given me trouble so far. Anyone have an opinion?

Schlepper

[Pennsylvania Rose]

I'd go for the more comfortable trailwalkers.

[mudhead]

Asics and Brooks have some 4E running shoes for you to look at.

I have had poor luck with NB/Dunham in the last few years. Just me.

[Deadeye]

Comfort is priority #1 IMHO.

"Ankle support" is about as relevant as "waterproof/breathable."

[LIhikers]

Go for the comfortable shoe. If you do enough hiking your feet will eventually get wet no matter what shoe you are wearing or how you have waterproofed them.