Are beefy hiking boots worth the extra weight or are trail running shoes good enough? Which do you prefer?
Hiker from Colorado-- I ALWAYS wear Keenes. My many pairs of Keene hiking boots are in both light weight and more supportive (heavier). A good boot is important for protecting ankles and knees. Try them…
Following up on Allie's comment regarding socks, my favorite socks for hiking are WrightSock Coolmesh II socks. They're double-layered and work great for preventing blisters. You can buy them from REI, among other places. As for boots/shoes, I wear Merrell Moab low hiking shoes, they fit my feet perfectly -- my feet are a bit narrow. I have the Moab Ventilators for summer, and the Moab Waterproofs for winter. The Moab Waterproofs run a bit small so I went up a half size with those.