[pct-l] Running Shoes vs. boots

[Eric Lee]

Stephen wrote:
>
I find I agree with Diane here in that one tends to walk according to the 
footwear they have on. I'll also add that the lighter foot gear the more 
nimble and quick you can redirect your foot and with less energy.
>

Since I spoke in favor of boots earlier (for me, anyway), I should mention
that I wear *lightweight* boots.  Two lbs, 10 oz., which is about 10-12 oz.
heavier than most trail runners, true, but it's not ridiculously excessive.
They're not bombproof and I would expect to go through multiple pairs on a
thru-hike.  Pretty expensive, but hey, they work for me, so who am I to
argue?  (Brand is Lowa Renegades, in case anyone asks.)

Eric