
Minimalist and Backpacking Footwear - Backpacking Light
Traditional hiking shoes offer more protection and immobility around the ankle and more durable uppers than trail running shoes, but are heavier and stiffer. Photo: Ryan Jordan. Mountain Boots. Mountain boots occupy the extreme end of the footwear spectrum, designed for high-altitude and technical climbing.
Crossing Rivers and Water Shoes - Backpacking Light
2019年7月16日 · Put the boots back on and cross. Then pour the water out, dry my feet with a bandana and replace the insoles and socks. The only drawback for me is the time consumed. The boots dry eventually but my feet are dry and comfortable. I tried wading with boots and socks once. Uncomfortable and I did get blisters.
Boots with loose Goretex Liners - Backpacking Light
2012年2月23日 · My partner and I have lashed out and bought lovely Zamberlan lightweight hiking boots for our August JMT hike but I'm worried that the Goretex lining material is not firmly attached to the leather outside of the shoe and is already sagging and wrinkling in places. I've only had them a few days so only a couple of hours of combined use …
Best hiking boots - Backpacking Light
2023年3月21日 · I considered using them + lightweight trail runners for backpacking. The braces only add 4.5 oz each. I’d need to add the weight of a hazmat suit after a few days, they just don’t dry. If anyone knows of strongly supportive fast drying ankle braces, I’d love to ditch my Salomon Quest Prime GTX boots (3lbs/pr) and give trail runners a shot.
Exploding Myths: footwear and energy consumption
2023年9月18日 · I used my lightweight hiking boots. She used trailrunners, and by the end of the first 100 miles she was looking for some kind of inserts to take the pain out of her feet. Yeah, the shoes were lightweight, but they didn’t protect her from the trail–at least not carrying a …
Best Lightweight Waterproof Boot? - Backpacking Light
2010年11月13日 · Eric, do you mean waterproof boots don't exist, or that even the waterproof boots will get wet? If they're billed as "waterproof" and they still get wet, then that's fine, I'm just looking for lightweight hiking boots that are called "waterproof" by the company, meaning they made an effort to waterproof the boot (e.g. with Gore-Tex, etc.).
Lightweight Mid Hiking Boot - Backpacking Light
2013年5月27日 · I am hiking Mt Kilimanjaro in September and the guide service is requiring boots, which I haven't worn hiking in years. Anyone know of a mid-hiking boot that is light, has a good tread, and doesn't have a Gore WP lining? Seems like every mid boot now has Gore in it–amazing the hold they have on the industry.
Lightweight Footwear and Traction Systems for Snow Travel
Learn how to select lightweight footwear and traction systems for safe and efficient snow travel. This webinar covers winter hiking boots, traction devices, and foot layering strategies to keep you warm, comfortable, and mobile in snowy conditions - without unnecessary weight.
Research on foot/ankle injuries vs footwear choice
2009年7月14日 · 1. Lightweight loads reduce the risk of a serious ankle injury while heavier loads increase the risk. 2. Lightweight shoes designed for trail usage (e.g. trail runners or approach shoes) are no more prone to ankle injury than traditional hiking boots. 3.
Lightweight mountaineering boot with a wide toe box?
2020年6月21日 · Mountaineering implies crampons and therefore a stiff boot all around and not just the sole, it also implies cold and snow and ice where foot safety means a warm boot; perhaps broaden the search to a heavy hiking/hill walking boot but there isn’t much around, I too have been looking since my Raichle Himalaya boots died 30 years ago