How heavy is your pack? I carry 20 pounds for a weekend; 25 for a long weekend. I wear the Vasque Breeze low-cut trail shoes, and have never had a problem with them. For winter, I switch to the Vasque Sundowner ankle-high boots; no problems there, either.

For loads under 25 or 30 pounds, on "normal" trails, trail shoes should be fine most of the time.