[pct-l] Footwear - help!

[miles brown]

I'm about to trek the Oregon/Washington sections of the PCT.
What kind of footwear would you recommend?

I hear "trail runner" a lot. I like that idea.
I'm a "minimalist" when it comes to running/walking wear.

25 miles of incline/decline mountain trekking sounds like I'd definitely be
moving toward something *A LOT* heavier than what I'm used to wearing.

Can I avoid hiking boots if I use a "trail runner"?

And what kind of weight should I be looking at?
How about ankle & arch support?
How flexible should the sole be?
Bla bla bla bla bla...?

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Miles

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