I'm planning a Hayduke Trail thru-hike in spring 2021 and not sure how to handle footwear. Traditionally, I hike in mesh trail runners, but much of the info I have read online says to steer clear of mesh due to the amount of sand hiking on the route. However, I'm not so sure about Goretex because I also want my feet to breathe and to dry out quickly from the many river crossings.

Any advice would be helpful!!