Shoe question

[awestberry]

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?

[Grandma]

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]

Trailrunners will be better for your soles

[awestberry]

Pinhoti Trail from Rome to Taylor's Ridge and also the trails at Berry College's Mountain campus.

[awestberry]

Trailrunners will be better for your soles

Any particular brand?

[Froggy]

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]

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)

[mudhead]

Would Superfeet inserts help on small rocks? (I can't use them, curious.)

[wilconow]

I've had pretty good results with Montrail

[Palmer]

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]

Montrail Torre GTX, check'um out on montrail.com