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awestberry
04-02-2008, 15:05
Need some advice on brand/style to buy. There are quite a few good spots to hike near where. One of the main surfaces to hike on, however, is gravel (big rocks not pea gravel) and the asics running shoes that I hike in, while lightweight and comfortable, don't offer much protection for the soles of my feet. I'm looking for a shoe that is light yet also will offer some protection so that after a 10 mile hike I don't have to hobble around like a 90 year old man. Any suggestions?
I have enjoyed my Inov-8 Terroc 330's. They have an aggresive sole, and breath nicely.
I grew up in Rome, where do you do most of your hiking?
wilconow
04-02-2008, 15:12
Trailrunners will be better for your soles
awestberry
04-02-2008, 15:32
Pinhoti Trail from Rome to Taylor's Ridge and also the trails at Berry College's Mountain campus.
awestberry
04-02-2008, 15:36
Trailrunners will be better for your soles
Any particular brand?
I also use Asics. I've found that their Trebuco trail Runners feel great, but are a bit too soft for hiking on rocky ground.
I bought a pair of low-topped Hi-Tec boots like these
http://www.hi-tec.com/us/category.php?categoryId=19
and they are surprisingly comfortable and have a stiff enough sole for rocks.
Blissful
04-02-2008, 20:19
I love my Brooks Adrenaline ASR trail runners with Spenco insoles. You're feet get used to the rocks ( I wore mine from Harpers Ferry to ME)
Would Superfeet inserts help on small rocks? (I can't use them, curious.)
wilconow
04-05-2008, 09:25
I've had pretty good results with Montrail
I love my Merrells. I just got a new pair and they feel great right out of the box. The Chameleons give me enough protection on Pennsylvania rocks, so they should work anywhere.
I should confee that I wear a size 15, so my options are kinda limited!
KirkMcquest
04-05-2008, 14:02
Montrail Torre GTX, check'um out on montrail.com