Ooops…not gauze … Ooops…not gauze bandages, but ACE bandages–the wrap around kind. And on second thought, those gaiters might have helped keep the dirt out and prevent the ACE bandages from getting so filthy.
One more comment… … One more comment…I should probably emphasize how helpful it was to use gauze wrap on ankles. On a 500 mile section hike a year or so preceding thru-hike, developed tendinitis in ankle–it swelled up pretty bad, painful. With running shoes some people might need that extra ankle support. $3-4 dollars X 2 for gauze wrap, a slight nuisance at first wrapping your feet/ankles each morning with those stinky, filthy things but it becomes habit and sure beats heavy hiking boots.
hi
good points…. … hi
good points…..I was trying to keep this video brief….I will try to redo it….
I am still using trail runners…..but accept boots can be great in very wet conditions
happy trails
Your remarks about … Your remarks about trail shoes and gaiters are a bit misleading , you go from talking about streams straight into talking about gaiters. You should clarify that giaters + shoes arent going to solve your shoe in water problem.
Also, a good mid weight boot will always serve you getter on snow.
The whole trails shoe over boot thing depends a many factors – where the trip is, how long, what terrain, weather, weight of pack, etc etc.
ive been backpacking for 20 years, boots are still the best bet
I thru-hiked … I thru-hiked Appalachian Trail Georgia-Maine. Began February 4, 2001. Wore New Balance running shoes I’d bought in a thrift store in Asheville, NC. Went through knee deep snow, water, everything. Frozen solid some mornings, a block of ice. Had to force foot in, they warm up with walking. Used gauze bandages on ankles for ankle support, otherwise tendinitis is risked.
This is an … This is an excellent video. I love Asics. I have wide feet, and they’re usually wide and comfortable. Just happened to get the New Balance in the thrift store but probably would have chosen Asics. Those NB’s, used, took me all the way to NY from Georgia, and would have gone all the way (2,150 miles) but was given a pair of Adidas in NY. I got by without gaiters, perhaps they would have helped? But lightweight running shoes rule on AT, they’re so much better than heavy, expensive boots.
Trail runners versus Hiking boots
thanks for comments …
thanks for comments
I will add some more vids soon
happy trails
Ooops…not gauze …
Ooops…not gauze bandages, but ACE bandages–the wrap around kind. And on second thought, those gaiters might have helped keep the dirt out and prevent the ACE bandages from getting so filthy.
One more comment… …
One more comment…I should probably emphasize how helpful it was to use gauze wrap on ankles. On a 500 mile section hike a year or so preceding thru-hike, developed tendinitis in ankle–it swelled up pretty bad, painful. With running shoes some people might need that extra ankle support. $3-4 dollars X 2 for gauze wrap, a slight nuisance at first wrapping your feet/ankles each morning with those stinky, filthy things but it becomes habit and sure beats heavy hiking boots.
hi
good points…. …
hi
good points…..I was trying to keep this video brief….I will try to redo it….
I am still using trail runners…..but accept boots can be great in very wet conditions
happy trails
nice one mate!
nice one mate!
Thank you for the …
Thank you for the info. I thought tis would be a good idea vs. the boot I plan to head for PCT this coming April.
Peace
Your remarks about …
Your remarks about trail shoes and gaiters are a bit misleading , you go from talking about streams straight into talking about gaiters. You should clarify that giaters + shoes arent going to solve your shoe in water problem.
Also, a good mid weight boot will always serve you getter on snow.
The whole trails shoe over boot thing depends a many factors – where the trip is, how long, what terrain, weather, weight of pack, etc etc.
ive been backpacking for 20 years, boots are still the best bet
I thru-hiked …
I thru-hiked Appalachian Trail Georgia-Maine. Began February 4, 2001. Wore New Balance running shoes I’d bought in a thrift store in Asheville, NC. Went through knee deep snow, water, everything. Frozen solid some mornings, a block of ice. Had to force foot in, they warm up with walking. Used gauze bandages on ankles for ankle support, otherwise tendinitis is risked.
This is an …
This is an excellent video. I love Asics. I have wide feet, and they’re usually wide and comfortable. Just happened to get the New Balance in the thrift store but probably would have chosen Asics. Those NB’s, used, took me all the way to NY from Georgia, and would have gone all the way (2,150 miles) but was given a pair of Adidas in NY. I got by without gaiters, perhaps they would have helped? But lightweight running shoes rule on AT, they’re so much better than heavy, expensive boots.