Hello all!
thanks in advance for good advice.
I am getting back on the trail after years of being busy with work. I was brought into the hiking world with there thought that the heavier the boot, the better. I've also followed that advice for work with the use of good sturdy boots. I am aware of the general thrust of the advice here and elsewhere on using trail runners over boots. In light of me being out of the loop for years I am willing to take that advice to heart and give trail runners a try, but I wanted to narrow the field before I lay out the cash- i hate wasting money on poor choices!
so-
I run about a 10.5 to 11 US
my feet run slightly wider than average, but it's not crazy. Think brooks over nike- I've never,ever been able to wear nike shoes. I think I'm a "light" D width. I've worn New Balance in the past for running shoes.
the other thing- a few years ago I "rolled" my left ankle pretty badly. I've never fully recovered even though most of the time it's fine. It's just ever once in a while I will plant my foot wrong and zing! that same ankle rolls to the outside and it's weeks or more until I'm in ok shape to walk without a twinge.
With that in mind, what do the august members of WB suggest? If you guys keep me out of the worst choices and more into the better footwear, that's all I can ask. Thanks!
See you on the trail!!
PS- It's hard to let go of the idea that shoes/boots don't provide ANY ankle support, but I also understand that you don't strengthen what you don't use...