Trail Runners and weight

[Salmo-Priest]

I've really been enjoying trail runners this spring/summer. Right now my pack only weights 35 lbs but will soon enough be 45-50 lbs.

Anyway, my feet feel great! Anyone use trail runners into late summer and early fall and "OK" with them and packs that hit 100+ pounds on the way out versus tradition type hiking boots?

 

[Jason Snyder]

I wouldn't. It might work for some folks, but personally I think you are asking for trouble by not giving your foot the protection that a hiking boot offers while packing a heavy load.

 

[Salmo-Priest]

I hear ya, but man my feet feel good right now. Not looking forward to putting a boot on.

 

[Jason Snyder]

How would they feel carrying 100 pounds through the rocks on a steep downhill?

I'd love to hunt chukars in tennis shoes, but I don't. Some things (like hiking boots) are just a necessary evil.

 

[Salmo-Priest]

I hear ya again. But I know a guy that hits the high country with the same enthusiasm as the (RIP) Crocodile Hunter. Pretty funny shitt I've even seen him in 2 inches of snow wearing the same Chuck Taylor Converse he wears all spring , summer,early fall. Personally I think he's nuts but it is what it is. The man puts on miles and kills stuff. But your prolly right I might just be asking for trouble.

 

[luke moffat]

i've packed dall sheep, grizzly bears, and caribou out in Salmon shoes....my feet aren't exactly thrilled about it, but not that bad either....goat hunting and dall sheep hunting generally I leave to solid boots. But if sketch mountain terrain isn't expected to be part of the endeavor I really like the trail runners.