knotcher
09-10-2014, 11:41
first post...wooohooooo!!
i've been hiking in Keen Voyageur boots for a while, but i've reduced my pack weight and i'm thinking of moving to a more lightweight shoe. Tried the Keen Marshal WP's at REI yesterday along with the new Durand low profiles and the Targhee II cross trainers. The Marshals were my favorite...they fit the best and were the lightest. my big concenr is with the sole. it's very flexible (aka, not much support) and thin (aka, i can feel ever rock i step on).
i wonder if anyone has any thoughts on these shoes, others, or my concerns.
- i hike mainly in NC and VA (typically sections of the AT)
- average hike is a 20-30mile weekend trip
- base pack weight is under 13lbs
- hike with poles
http://www.amazon.com/KEEN-Mens-Marshall-Hiking-Shoe/dp/B00ANH4ISA/ref=cm_cr_pr_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
i've been hiking in Keen Voyageur boots for a while, but i've reduced my pack weight and i'm thinking of moving to a more lightweight shoe. Tried the Keen Marshal WP's at REI yesterday along with the new Durand low profiles and the Targhee II cross trainers. The Marshals were my favorite...they fit the best and were the lightest. my big concenr is with the sole. it's very flexible (aka, not much support) and thin (aka, i can feel ever rock i step on).
i wonder if anyone has any thoughts on these shoes, others, or my concerns.
- i hike mainly in NC and VA (typically sections of the AT)
- average hike is a 20-30mile weekend trip
- base pack weight is under 13lbs
- hike with poles
http://www.amazon.com/KEEN-Mens-Marshall-Hiking-Shoe/dp/B00ANH4ISA/ref=cm_cr_pr_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8