RUNNING SHOES FOR HIKING/BACKPACKING?DITCHING THE BOOTS...

[ChinMusic]

For trails, wet or dry, I want trail runners. For off-trail I'd prob pick boots but I don't choose to go off trail all that often.

I have had good luck with New Balance 806s. I had struggled for a LONG time with the "standard" backpacking shoes until I found my sweet spot.

Everyone has to find what works for them. Feet are so individual, that asking others doesn't help much.