Range of trail mountain shoes
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| zvezdica_zaspanka19. 08. 2019 22:19:37 |
Hi everyone,
as is clear from the topic title, I'm interested in your opinion on the usability of footwear for mountain or trail running.
I currently have such shoes (bought last year), which I use both for running in nature and for hiking in the mountains. I stick to undemanding paths suitable for my fitness.
My ankles are quite strong, so I'm not afraid of sprains from low footwear. When switching from regular sneakers to trail sneakers (I did this when I hadn't gone higher than Šmarna yet), I immediately noticed a significant difference in sole grip, as it no longer slips and my step is much safer, the sole is firm enough for walking on sharper rocky surfaces. I like that the shoes are light yet robust enough. In short, I feel safe with them even higher than Šmarna.
But since I've been reading warnings everywhere for some time about how any footwear that's not a heavy hiking boot is unsuitable, I'm wondering if only I don't get it and I'm living in the illusion that my shoes are fine for undemanding paths, or is it one of those things that matter only on demanding paths?
What are your experiences?
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| Enka19. 08. 2019 22:58:54 |
I walk in trail sneakers everywhere, even in high mountains (really not on extremely demanding paths), ankles are strengthened, sole is vibram, they suit me much better in every way than gojzarji, which I use only in winter.
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| nteam20. 08. 2019 08:15:29 |
Hi.
You listed all the main or essential advantages of dedicated shoes for mountain hiking/running compared to regular sneakers.
Such footwear on the feet of a regular mountain visitor is suitable in dry conditions for all types of marked paths in our hills (own experience - last 4 years about 100 two-thousanders per year). Of course, such sneakers won't last 10 or more years like some old heavy gojzars, as they wear out quickly in rocky terrain (can last only a couple of months with regular use).
So - you're not living in illusion - use the shoes that suit you and don't pay too much attention to outdated practices  .
Good luck!
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| coffee20. 08. 2019 10:29:36 |
Actually, you have to understand the pros and cons of the type of footwear and how it relates to the path characteristics you plan to take and your physical fitness.
Otherwise, it's expected that experts recommend this or that, especially in public media, because there are many among the public who know nothing about differences in shoes, paths etc., so they cite gear that's suitable and safe for most situations.
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| Lamps20. 08. 2019 12:32:14 |
I'll say that with good trail shoes you can hike/run in mountains no problem. But you've already mentioned that you need to master mountain walking, have enough fitness (especially on descent you can quickly step awkwardly). Regarding wear, it depends on the shoes themselves, I ruined one pair after about 100 km of mountain terrain. The sole was too soft and sharp rocks quickly punctured it. Sliding on scree in such sneakers is then more or less out. Many runners are satisfied with brands La Sportiva, Inov-8. I had good experience also with Adidas Kanadia model, which unfortunately they don't produce anymore (or took a break). I wore out Asics fastest in mountains... These are just my experiences.
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| ColdCloud20. 08. 2019 15:26:23 |
My personal opinion is that nowadays.. many trail hiking shoes are safer than the Gojzars that media praise as essential gear in high mountains.. Personally I walk a lot on rocks and stones of high mountains through forests and streams and since I'm faster I don't wear knee-high Gojzars that slow me down but low mountain trail sneakers (like) Adidas Terex gtx2 and after 2 seasons they are still stable and sole grips like new despite little wear on dry and wet rock.. for me personally the best fast shoe for high mountains..
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| zvezdica_zaspanka20. 08. 2019 19:04:59 |
Thanks everyone for replies - glad you confirmed my experiences!
I'm more a fan of caution and triple-checking info, so I got a bit worried that 'I just have no clue' and my experiences and thoughts don't hold... and I put myself in danger every time I step out of the apartment shod like this, hehe.
I have Salomon XA Enduro (bought last year on sale at half price, otherwise too expensive for my pocket) and I'm really satisfied with them. They blistered me only once, and even then bad socks were to blame 
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| Zebdi21. 08. 2019 08:28:34 |
For me in (rocky) high mountains, high gojzars suit much better, especially with heavy backpack. For descents on climbing terrain I used low shoes, but they didn't convince me much. Especially walking on rough scree was much more strenuous (and painful) than with high shoes.
For mid-mountains and maintained paths low shoes are great
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