Trail running/light hiking shoes??

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bill_G

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i' looking for some off road "sneaker" / shoes for LIGHT hiking. probably some specialized sneaker type. would like to keep it under $65. i know that wont get me the best....but thats OK...... :cool:

Thanks................Bill
 
My New Balance 470 work well for nature trail walking. Lightweight, OK soles, and well-made. I'm sure they didn't cost any more than $65 (or else I wouldn't have bought them).

Any real hiking though and I wear leather boots for the ankle support and protection.

-Bob
 
Hi Bill,

I've tried (the expensive way, through trial and error) several different trail runners and ended up with blisters (no it's not the socks because I have many different types and materials) in different places, until I bought these: Montrail Hardrock Wides

I just used these yesterday on my favorite local trail; a little over 4 miles of singletrack with a few hills and was once again thrilled by their performance. They are just rock solid shoes. I posted a "thread" here a while back (fitness must not be popular in this particular forum), which can be found here: Hardrock Post

I've also heard some good things about Salomon shoes but no personal experiences with them and they are even more expensive.
Sorry I couldn't keep it under your price range, but after going through several pairs of shoes that weren't right for me I had also spent a lot more than I had set out to!
 
I had a pair of Montrail Gore-Tex trail runners. Really comfortable, but I was disappointed in their longevity. If you aren't carrying a load, any trail runner that fit your foot might be the ticket.
Jim
 
It is important to buy a shoe that fits your "foot shape", especially the arch area. No matter how good a shoe is, it will be crap if your foot doesn't match it.
 
LongDistance said:
It is important to buy a shoe that fits your "foot shape", especially the arch area. No matter how good a shoe is, it will be crap if your foot doesn't match it.
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That is very true as some shoes/boots have excellent arch support while some are totally flat inside and many variations in between. It helps to try on boots at a retailer with a good rep for selling boots and keep in mind that in the store you want to evaluate FIT, not instant comfort. Many of the best shoes and boots require a "breakin" period of days to a month or so depending on the particular boot/shoe. But you have got to make sure that the boot fits properly in the first place or break-in won't matter at all. One reason I like Salomons is that (at least the models I've had) require very little if any break-in, also they tend to be lighter than many other brands. As long as you get a good fit to your feet from a quality boot/shoe company: Salomon, Merrel, Wolverine, Red Wing, Timberland, Vasque, etc, etc you will be happy.
 
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