The first person ever to admit that birds are annoying. Your achilles problems can also come from the rubbing of your boots. I would at least try to hike in trail runners to see if it works better. If you need a firmer sole there are now also so called "approach shoes" or just low top hiking shoes. Arc'teryx has the Aerios Aura - no wobbling around like in Hokas Speedgoats and the profile is still there after 500 miles although the use the same rubber (Vibram Megagrip). Also: Some hikers use a liner bag to keep quilts and pads cleaner. It needs some time to get used to but it works and it helps also in hostels with questionable hygiene protocols. Great to see that you consider getting back on trail at some point.
I had a bag liner and loved it but it got way too hot to keep it over summer. I started in trail runners and they were good but not great since my foot pain started in them. I think I might need to try out some other brands, thanks for the suggestions I’ll try to give them a go!
Great review! Do you have palns to do any local hiking?
The first person ever to admit that birds are annoying. Your achilles problems can also come from the rubbing of your boots. I would at least try to hike in trail runners to see if it works better. If you need a firmer sole there are now also so called "approach shoes" or just low top hiking shoes. Arc'teryx has the Aerios Aura - no wobbling around like in Hokas Speedgoats and the profile is still there after 500 miles although the use the same rubber (Vibram Megagrip). Also: Some hikers use a liner bag to keep quilts and pads cleaner. It needs some time to get used to but it works and it helps also in hostels with questionable hygiene protocols. Great to see that you consider getting back on trail at some point.
I had a bag liner and loved it but it got way too hot to keep it over summer. I started in trail runners and they were good but not great since my foot pain started in them. I think I might need to try out some other brands, thanks for the suggestions I’ll try to give them a go!
Congrats you’re prob on wikifeet now