[pct-l] Trail Running Shoes

[montypct]

I've only used trail runners on the PCT.  
Works.

Lightweight Backpacking
The fun goes up when the weight goes down
-Warner Springs Monty



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Oliphant, Matthew" <moliphant at asymtek.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 2:51 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Trail Running Shoes


> 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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