Originally Posted by
No Match
I will say, 'do what works for you.' That said, I have returned two pair of Altra Lone Peak garbage shoes, yes garbage with less than 50 miles on them. I bought a pair of mid's for my wife and the nylon strap laces blew on the first overnight last summer-garbage. I just finished 2 weeks of backpacking in and near the Great Smokies including the AT, lots of frozen toes, cold feet, rubber delaminating from the fabric-Altras, still garbage. I find money worth too much to spend on a shoe that takes at least 3 pair at a minimum to do the AT when I saw so many finish with the boots they started in, those leather, vibram soled mid's. And this caveat I save for last. The National Park Service's number one backcountry injury to this day is the infamous 'blown ankle' due mostly to athletic type footwear. Please check that. Until next time, hike your own hike.