hiker_sue
02-09-2007, 15:18
Hi
I don't want to start another debate but I'm trying to decide which boots or shoes I should hike in and I was looking for some advise. My pack weight should be around 30 pounds and I don’t have any foot/heal problems.
In general what's the max pack weight to hike in running shoes?
I'm starting at Springer on March 15th and I have the option of wearing Vasque Sundowners, Asolo FSN 85, or New Balance Running Shoes.
I hiked the trail from Springer to Fontana in my Vasque's without any blisters so I know they will work. I've also done some hiking in my Asolo's without any problems but have never worn them on anything longer than a weekend trip so not sure if they will work on the AT. I've never tried hiking in running shoes, only run a marathon in them without any blister issues.
I'm tempted to try out the running shoes but don't really want to screw up my feet in the first few days. I would love to try hiking in running shoes before I start the trail but it's freaking cold here in Manitoba and we don't have the hills like in Georgia. Oh and there's about 2 feet of snow.
Thanks in advance for you advise.
I don't want to start another debate but I'm trying to decide which boots or shoes I should hike in and I was looking for some advise. My pack weight should be around 30 pounds and I don’t have any foot/heal problems.
In general what's the max pack weight to hike in running shoes?
I'm starting at Springer on March 15th and I have the option of wearing Vasque Sundowners, Asolo FSN 85, or New Balance Running Shoes.
I hiked the trail from Springer to Fontana in my Vasque's without any blisters so I know they will work. I've also done some hiking in my Asolo's without any problems but have never worn them on anything longer than a weekend trip so not sure if they will work on the AT. I've never tried hiking in running shoes, only run a marathon in them without any blister issues.
I'm tempted to try out the running shoes but don't really want to screw up my feet in the first few days. I would love to try hiking in running shoes before I start the trail but it's freaking cold here in Manitoba and we don't have the hills like in Georgia. Oh and there's about 2 feet of snow.
Thanks in advance for you advise.