As an outdoor retailer (these are my opinions, not those of my company), that was perhaps one of the best KZreadr takes on this issue. It varies greatly for all sorts of reasons. I’m a big guy, so I wear stiffer boots because if I go down that’s a problem for anyone I’m with. Others do well with trail runners. And I’ve sent the most dad-est of dad shoes (like if you know which shoe I’m talking about, lol) all over the world to great success.

As a nurse who's on her feet 12 hours a day 3-4 days a week, I have this to say, Don't skimp on your shoe comfort whether you choose sneakers or boots. Take care of your feet and they'll take care of you. Personally, I'm a boot girl, because I love to ensure that my ankles are protected. Stay safe out there! Great video and explanation!

Flawless presentation man, this was enjoyable and informative as well!

My goodness! An entire video on footwear, and not a single mention of trail-runners? Is this 2008? How can we have such succinct, and nuanced discourse on outdoor footwear in this, the decade of mayhem? 😱 Super good points made! Always start with what you have, and upgrade gear as needed 👌🏻

Most of my backpacking is in mountainous terrain. In this terrain I would highly recommend a mid height boot.

I've always used boots and love them

People think boots will be far better at preventing ankle sprains but they're only slightly better than hiking shoes or trail runners. Best to strengthen the peronius muscles to prevent ankle sprains.

activity can override preference, at times: technical winter mountaineering demands a crampon-rated boot; running requires running shoes. Most backpacking and hiking however falls somewhere between those two, so the footwear can fall in between them as well.

Ultrarunners use trailrunners for 100+ mile races through all sorts of terrain and weather. Seems to work for them, but what do they know? 😋

@BackpackingTV

Ай бұрын

I had some good trail runners for a spartan race I did, and those things got cooked so disappointingly fast. I hope to do another race with whatever new shoes are on the market and make a video about it

For me...Trail runners everytime...unless snow or super super cold

Door information they are not called Suburban barbecue dad trail runners ..They are called Extremely Good looking Dad Trail Runners...with emphasis on the Good Looking part👍 Also can be referred to as Dad's Dapper Dashers 😂

Hello BackpackingTV. Why no explanation about the previous host?

@BackpackingTV

20 күн бұрын

Hey there! I wanted to wait until Stella herself talked about everything. She just recently made a video that described what happened - kzread.info/dash/bejne/a4SJxdGRXdrYfM4.html

@BackpackingTV

20 күн бұрын

Also, if I'm not mistaken, they gave her those videos to post on her own channel

I've been a suburban dad all along

@dadainthip

Ай бұрын

Woo hoo! Suburban Dad check-in...

Neither, hike barefoot best way to go!

@BackpackingTV

Ай бұрын

You must have those nightmare toenails

@mro41

Ай бұрын

@BackpackingTV Ha no perfect nail health. It's our natural state great for balance, ankles,knees, & overall foot health. Just have to build the soles of your feet up & it's like wearing shoes. Congrats on your new position, I enjoy your content thank you!

Neither. For the most versatile performance, it's tight-fighting, closed-toe sandals with wool socks. That's it. That is the best under any and all circumstances. I won't waste my time by going through all the ways sandals are better, because most people can't get past thinking sandals are uncool or whatever.

@BackpackingTV

Ай бұрын

Just don't wear that on a date, ok?

Hiking sneakers are way stupid 😐