yellow dog
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This has probably been answered a lot of times before but I can't seem to find the info by searching.
I've always hiked in heavyweight, leather boots using the same boots for all 4 seasons. They seem to be too much for long distance dayhikes during the summer. Even though they are well broken in they still give me blisters occasionally and feel like they are tough on my feet.
Are there lightweight boots out there that provide enough traction and support, fit comfortably and stand up to the abuse of hiking mostly on trails? The trail shoes I have looked at don't look like much more than sneakers. Any recommendations on a good quality low or mid cut pair of men's shoes? I've seen some decent looking ones at shops around southern Maine like EMS and Kittery Trading Post but I'm skeptical of whether what I'm looking for in a boot exists plus it's tough to spend the money of a new pair of boots and not like them.
I've always hiked in heavyweight, leather boots using the same boots for all 4 seasons. They seem to be too much for long distance dayhikes during the summer. Even though they are well broken in they still give me blisters occasionally and feel like they are tough on my feet.
Are there lightweight boots out there that provide enough traction and support, fit comfortably and stand up to the abuse of hiking mostly on trails? The trail shoes I have looked at don't look like much more than sneakers. Any recommendations on a good quality low or mid cut pair of men's shoes? I've seen some decent looking ones at shops around southern Maine like EMS and Kittery Trading Post but I'm skeptical of whether what I'm looking for in a boot exists plus it's tough to spend the money of a new pair of boots and not like them.