Originally Posted By Rick_D


I also frequently have delaminating top caps and torn lugs, as most trail "runners" prove a poor match for Sierra trails.


I have 7 years of Sierra hiking in trail runners that disagrees with this.

2-10 days per month, until the snow falls. I replace the shoes every Labor Day with the same kind of shoe, Treksta low top shoes. The mid height version of the same shoe puts too much pressure on my ankles.
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