Are Trail Running Shoes Good For Hiking? | HikingBeginner.com

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Choosing the right pair of footwear for hikes is essential. Personally, I think trail runners are the perfect hiking boot alternative. But it's vital to understand its limitations and the right scenario to wear hiking boots.
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@Nikoa285 4 месяца назад

This is very helpful as I am about to start hiking and torn between a boot and trainer. Really hope more people get to see this channel

@citizendan6390 Год назад

fantastic video quality. insanely good visual fx breaking down hiking boot. well done brother!

@samuelhenson7734 5 месяцев назад

Great well explained video covering the necessary areas and info I was looking for. I was going to go for trail runners, however after watching this video, it reinforced the importance of a strong pair of boots which I will need for my trip!

@christopherhaak9824 3 месяца назад

Well, almost 100% of people doing longer distance hikes or runs either in single days or multi days wear trail runners - unless they are off trail. It's far more important to actually train your feet and joints properly for the task. There are some shoe like boots, but trail runners are lighter, can have the same grip and traction as a boot and frankly are much more comfortable.

@glennshields3229 20 дней назад

Yall gotta get back to uploading! Loved this video and am lookin for more!

@official4usmusic 20 дней назад

Love the video and great insights! I might look into hokas or trailrunners!

@sebastianestrada4690 Год назад

I have been practicing trail running, and ultra running for some time now. I used to go hike up mountains up to 16500ft above sea level with my salomon runners. Even tho running downhill is something I love I have come to accept that there is a place for boots, and that is something us runners have trouble with. When going up this mountains I now do it with boots, those protect my feet from the elements and from ankle injury, I can't imagine getting an ankle injuty at 16500ft

@dnegel9546 Год назад

But in the video he said 70% of ankle injuries happened with people wearing boots. I feel like this is more of an individual thing then it is a shoe thing. 🤔

@nevency_ 6 месяцев назад

you run with hiking boots?

@sebastianestrada4690 5 месяцев назад

@nevency_ not running, but in the Mountains where I train its easy to get overconfident and see +5000m mountains as something to take on shorts and trail runners, of course you can do that but it's not the safest option

@jesustsa1 Год назад

For me on hikes comfort and traction is the best. There has been more times where traction/grip was of the utmost importance to get through the hike. Joshua Tree Granite rocks were no joke.

@Alpine642 9 месяцев назад

I live in the bc Rockies and I use the vans ultra range high gore Tex . They’re a boot but a shoe so they are a good mix and they’re fairly water resistant and super grippy , have done a few 10km out and back hikes with them and they’re great . My daily wear is a pair of Ariat Workhog square toe cowboy boots . Can’t complain with either

@whitemexican3923 6 месяцев назад

I looked at Trail Runners at the local REI and they were so lightweight! The top was so thin, I think it was thinner than paper. And they sure are proud of them. I could see that in my opinion they would not last very long. I instead purchased a hiking shoe. Still going.

@spuriouseffect Год назад

Hardly any long distance thruhikers wear boots anymore. They're just not nessessary when hiking on established trails. I used to wear Danner Mountain Lights back in the day, and then moved into the incredibly comfortable Crater Rims. Now I wear Hoka Speedgoats, which are like floating around in tennis shoes with the grip of Vibram outsoles. So much better than boots. And when they get wet, they dry out overnight, unlike boots that take days to dry. And I don't get sprained ankles anymore like I did wearing ankle high boots.

@HikingBeginner Год назад

I've been hearing lots of great things about the Hoka's. Definitely going to need to check them out.

@Dave_Outside 8 месяцев назад

And thats exactly why so many have beat up feet, black toes, toenails falling off and very tired feet. Some even quit due to foot/ankle issues from the wrong shoes. Buy footwear that is designed for the task.

@jurgschupbach3059 14 часов назад

Sealskinz Socks plus some Ice Cleats and u are better off with Trailrunners .......even in Winter

@sushilsharma483 2 месяца назад

I did clouds rest Yosemite in canvas zero drop Nike Sbs. Was perfect for a paved trail. For off trail I use trail runners, for winter Id use asolo hiking boots 7:00

@drogerflav6350 4 месяца назад

Ankle support seems to see a mith all my ankle injuries occured with boots and a similar trend is seen in basketball shoes where the ankle support is disappearing

@jt.8144 Год назад

ABSOLUTELY! Your foot and legs will get stronger. GUARANTEED.

@unclebob8419 5 месяцев назад

Great video. Boots are needed in winter and for rocky terrain, trail shoes just don't cut it. By the way, your outro is reducing your overall viewing time, which isn't good for the youtube algorithm, the more of the video people view, the more youtube will put it out there.

@TheTruthSeeker756 21 день назад

I did moderate hiking in Franconia Notch region last couple of days in New Balance 1080s. Seemed to work out ok. Would something else be better?

@michaelfrymus Год назад

What is best for light hiking? Higher 6mm vs lower 4mm drop Tend to have some knee pain when descending, or hip pain with heavy backpacks. I will be doing easy/short hikes when guiding, and I have good hiking boots, but looking for a pair of light shoes for the short 2-3km hikes. But curious on the drop

@bk3328 18 дней назад

I don't know the answer about the drop, but I have bad knees too and I would recommend using hiking poles if there is much change in elevation.

@northernlightse3066 Год назад

You should consider noting the models of your shoes in the videos. I'd appreciate that.

@HikingBeginner Год назад

Excellent suggestion! Thank you. I added the boots to the description (Merrell MOAB 3) unfortunately the runners are a few years old and no longer available.

@ulperformance4087 Месяц назад

You failed to mention or are not aware that every pound of shoe weight is equal to 6.4 pounds added to your backpack.

@CapitanGreenhat Год назад

I'd say entry level trail runners are good for hikers but more aggressive trail or ultra trail runners are horrible for hiking to to the slope or toe angle whatever. At least that's my observation as someone that does all three activities constantly. Hiking boots suck all the way around in my opinion. Also, anything gortex is terrible imo.

@dnegel9546 Год назад

Same i was actually looking for a hybrid trail runner/walking shoe. Seems most shoe companies are missing out on a very niche market. Of hikers that want trail running shoes with the durability/comfort of regular shoes. I find the better grip or technology shoes are all on the high end trail runners which like you said are horrible for hiking. Do to the high drops and rounded front. Great for running extremely bad for hiking. But the grip tech is excellent. 🤦🏻‍♀️ The entry level shoes are actually the best for hiking/running. But because they are entry level they dont have or get the best grip technology. Or the more comfortable foams. The high end shoes get. Maybe in a year or two they will realize most hikers are switching over to trail runners and start making high end versions of the entry level shoes.

@ptcomp1196 Год назад

Trail runners can't handle rocky trails, not stable enough and no protection bouncing your foot off a rock

@datacipher Год назад

Some trial runner have rock plates. Etc. of course most are on easy trails. I’m in the Canadian Rockies and mountaineer, and I’ve tried just about everything from stiff heavy mountaineering boots to once scrambling a mountain in Merrill trail gloves. Pros and cons to all of it. Indeed. Off trial side sloping on 50 degree rocky scree here… those trail runners are going to feel like slippers lol.