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What footwear do you use for desert hiking?
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Rocko1 Posts: 615
5/15/2017
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Curious what footwear everyone is wearing while hiking through the desert. My trail runners and light hiking boots seem to really take a beating.
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Buford Posts: 467
5/15/2017
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Whatever footwear is comfortable to you.
Some like trail runners for lightweight and flexibility. Some like heavy boots for protection and durability.
I use trail runners or similar light hiking low tops with Dirty Girl gaiters even off trail. I wear the tread flat in <8 months.
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RobMay Posts: 18
5/15/2017
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I wear Vasque hiking boots too. As Buford stated previously, they are durable and I like the protection. As for weight slowing you down, there are few maintained trails so your speed is already going to be slow because of sand, rocks, cactus, and yucca.
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