Originally Posted By Barefoot Friar
I use nothing but sneakers. I can feel a rock or twig under them that would make me twist my ankle if I step wrong -- meaning I can move my foot, and thereby save my bacon. Besides, boots are too heavy and hot for me.

As long as the ones you have fit well with your hiking socks and aren't too terribly worn out, the use them. Opt for the pack.


Why do people wear hiking boots and shoes? I just figured that was what you were supposed to have. I don't want to waste the money because of marketing. Also, I have hiking socks because I thought I was going to get the shoes, but can you wear them with regular sneakers? I mean I know you can :), but what do the sock do anyway versus regular tube socks?

Thanks for everyone's help here. thanks

edit: my current shoes are Asics running shoes, but I don't run. They're just comfortable. I'm not sure if they running or not actually, but I think they are.


Edited by HikingChump (10/13/12 11:28 AM)