This was helpfu, research that I mostly knew. But, because I need a 4E size or an extra wide shoe, to find this in a good hiking shoe has been a big ask. I swear by my cresta hikers i know they are heavy but when I was on the AT for a couple months in winter and early spring my feet were completely dry, no blisters, no hot spots, while others feet were mangled hamburger, blister ridden, etc etc. Definitely I had leg and foot fatigue but did recovery with my muscle roller. I also have Oboz Bridger. I love them but they rub in certain spots, ugh ugh so I thought about using the cresta hikers for the cold wet snowy months on the AT but then come late spring swith to my Asics gel venture 9s?? I dont know, I cant find a good ultralight hiker shoe with all those items you mentioned in a 4E size Keen is the only one maybe keen targhee ll or llls but I felt there was not enough cushioning nor a rockplate. Any suggestions? Maybe merrel moabs?thank you for listening.
Definitely harder to find a good trail runner in that width. I see both New Balance and Inov8 have trail running shoes in that width. The Merrel Moab Ventilators look pretty solid too. In the past I've swapped out the insoles on a couple running shoes to sorbathane insoles. These were helpful to add a little more cushioning if needed. Good luck!
@@cascadiahiking here is the thing, when I was on the AT in winter and early spring I wore my ll bean gore tex cresta hikers... my feet were never wet, never cold, never a single blister while most of the hikers I met and hiked with who were trail runners, or a hiking shoe, their feet were hamburger, covered in blisters, soaking wet.... so I may stick with my boots and deal with the leg fatigue. Why cant somebody make a light gore tex hiking shoe or boot that is waterproof, insulated, has decent cushioning and tread, the only shoe that comes close, is that Oboz Bridger, I have a pair, but the fit rubs in certain areas. For me, if the wheels go bad, your not going anywhere. So I may just stick to my Crestas. However, I may try those merrel moabs. Any other suggestions would be great. I love your channel, i have learned alot. Keep the practical backpacking info coming.
@@geoffmiller6678 thank you for all the great info. I just purchased the Merrell Moab2 with GoreTex, in wide width and They are so comfortable and fit my feet perfectly.
Excellent advice. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Perfect. Thanks a lot!
You're welcome Victor!
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Glad it was helpful!
This was helpfu, research that I mostly knew. But, because I need a 4E size or an extra wide shoe, to find this in a good hiking shoe has been a big ask. I swear by my cresta hikers i know they are heavy but when I was on the AT for a couple months in winter and early spring my feet were completely dry, no blisters, no hot spots, while others feet were mangled hamburger, blister ridden, etc etc. Definitely I had leg and foot fatigue but did recovery with my muscle roller. I also have Oboz Bridger. I love them but they rub in certain spots, ugh ugh so I thought about using the cresta hikers for the cold wet snowy months on the AT but then come late spring swith to my Asics gel venture 9s?? I dont know, I cant find a good ultralight hiker shoe with all those items you mentioned in a 4E size Keen is the only one maybe keen targhee ll or llls but I felt there was not enough cushioning nor a rockplate. Any suggestions? Maybe merrel moabs?thank you for listening.
Definitely harder to find a good trail runner in that width. I see both New Balance and Inov8 have trail running shoes in that width. The Merrel Moab Ventilators look pretty solid too. In the past I've swapped out the insoles on a couple running shoes to sorbathane insoles. These were helpful to add a little more cushioning if needed. Good luck!
@@cascadiahiking here is the thing, when I was on the AT in winter and early spring I wore my ll bean gore tex cresta hikers... my feet were never wet, never cold, never a single blister while most of the hikers I met and hiked with who were trail runners, or a hiking shoe, their feet were hamburger, covered in blisters, soaking wet.... so I may stick with my boots and deal with the leg fatigue. Why cant somebody make a light gore tex hiking shoe or boot that is waterproof, insulated, has decent cushioning and tread, the only shoe that comes close, is that Oboz Bridger, I have a pair, but the fit rubs in certain areas. For me, if the wheels go bad, your not going anywhere. So I may just stick to my Crestas. However, I may try those merrel moabs. Any other suggestions would be great. I love your channel, i have learned alot. Keep the practical backpacking info coming.
@@geoffmiller6678 thank you for all the great info. I just purchased the Merrell Moab2 with GoreTex, in wide width and They are so comfortable and fit my feet perfectly.
On the traction part. What’s the shoe with the red outsole?
Hi Laxus Cloud. That is the Saucony Peregrine 12 ST.
@@cascadiahiking i might get that. Currently have the speedcross 5.