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    For those who walked in tennis shoes or trail runners...

    Further to my previous post here, I should say I've used the non-waterproof trail runners on all kinds of trails, in all conditions - wading through freezing puddles, climbing over boulders, trekking up and down stony forest tracks etc. They have great grip but may need replacing sooner than...
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    For those who walked in tennis shoes or trail runners...

    I've walked in leather boots, Goretex boots, all kinds of stupid old boots - then on my longest Camino I took my aching feet into a sports shop and bought some trail runners, just because they were cheap and didn't need breaking in. They weren't perfect, but I immediately appreciated the...
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    Secondary day pack or.....

    Decathlon have a cheap one similar to the Altus one mentioned above. It costs about 3 euro. It folds easily into an integrated pocket. I keep it in the small zippered pocket inside the 'lid' of my backpack, and in the evenings I transfer everything into it: waist pack (with valuables inside)...
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    Have any women bought a man's backpack? (I did, and now I'm not sure!)

    That could have been my friend, whose identity of course I won't give away here without her permission. I'm sure you'll catch her up again! I gave her my Talon 33 black backpack, which I'd only bought as a protest against the hideous pink of the better-fitting Tempest 30L. I'm a very petite...
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    Running Shoes or Hiking Shoes?

    Good point, Dougfitz - even as I hit 'send' on a post containing the word obviously, I knew I'd be called on it! And you're right, of course. The formula works for me but may not be the best approach for all
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    Running Shoes or Hiking Shoes?

    A good trail runner has excellent grip and is brilliant for steep hills. You buy a size bigger, obviously, and lace tightly across the top of your foot. The only downsides to trail runners versus boots are, as you've already identified, less ankle support and also that the softer sole will wear...
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    Running Shoes or Hiking Shoes?

    I completely agree about the running shoes. More comfortable and lighter than a hiking boot. My Merrels were like pancakes within a few days of walking mostly on the road, and switching to trail runners was a eureka moment for me. Having said that, I'm glad you understand that wives are always...

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