Thread: Hunting boots vs trail runners

I use boots if I’m expecting wet grass, farm paddocks/cattle grazed hills or on the tops where there are no steam crossings.

I use trail shoes for all day trips, bush or where I will be crossing streams. I accept wet feet knowing they will dry overnight anyway.

Sometimes I’ll carry boots in my pack and put them on only once I’ve walked the kms into my hunting area. I prefer walking in the trail shoes regardless of pack weight and I do notice less fatigue especially on steep climbs.

I use Salomon speed cross and inov8 gaiters fyi but these are a love ‘em or hate em shoe. I’ve put thousands of kms in them trail running which may bias my opinion.