[pct-l] Trail Running Shoes

[Charlie & Nancy Zapp]

The temp extremes on the AT are not as wide as the PCT but I  
successfully used NB walking shoes model 977.  They are heavier than  
running shoes, but offer longer life and  good support of the feet.   
As far as hiking in snow and wet, Once pretty well soaked these shoes  
will dry out in a couple of days once the sun comes out.  The add says  
waterproof, but I haven't seen any shoes that are water proof hiking  
in the rain!
PoW
On Feb 20, 2009, at 5:51 PM, Oliphant, Matthew wrote:

Given this list's recent proclivity to flame, I am somewhat hesitant to
ask the following question but I will anyways:

For those hikers who have used trail running shoes, for how much of the
hike are they feasible (with respect to snow/slush and days of
unrelenting rain)?

BACKGROUND: I am highly susceptible to back-of-heal blisters and have
found trail running shoes to be my fair weather hiking salvation.  On
the JMT, San Diego "desert", and several trips to San Jacinto I used
Vasque trail running shoes and did not have a single problem other than
their rapid wear characteristics.  No hot spots, no blisters, no
nothing.  I was overjoyed to find that they worked so well (with Injinji
toe socks and smartwool outters) given that I went through many
iterations of socks,leather and cloth boots, and first aid methods to
address crippling blisters.

I am deeply concerned with being able to find shoe alternatives for
inclimate weather.  Is it crazy to consider wearing trail running shoes
in the snow?

Matthew
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