5oz. Non-trail shoes as trail shoes?

I personally don't know about a show that light, but as far as not having lugs: seems like that depends on the terrain and how wet it is. I used to hike a lot in Converse All-Stars, with their flat rubber bottoms. Usually fine, especially on even rock surfaces, but not so fun when you start having to deal with mud. Wasn't a fan of that.

My typical hiking shoes (f-light 195) don't have aggressive lugs and I like them that way. But in the mud and snow I go to a more aggressive soled shoe.

5oz is a pretty light shoe though. I can't imagine there would be much cushion or durability, so be aware of that

I tried to use Brooks Pure Connects as lightweight shoes but they were awful. Which seem similar to the Drift.

there is a difference between trail running and hiking. most folks don't trail run for more than 1 day. so things you can deal with for 1 run is different than multiple days.

problems:
mesh bottoms let even the smallest trail moisture in to soak your socks. not fun
Mesh tops and bottoms lets in dirt-causes blisters
foam sole is not that grippy.. especially when wet.

it might be that my feet don't like the minimal drop but my feet got super tired wearing those compared to my Solomon XA Comp5s

anyone want a pair of PureConnects sz 8? barely used ;)

I've used the Brooks PureConnect for running and walking since September off-trail, and they're the reason I'd consider switching to the PureDrift. Durability looked awful on the PureConnects at first glance, but in practice they just didn't wear out- they are starting to smooth out on some of the tread, but most of the tread is intact and I have been very impressed with the shoe overall. The upper is rock-solid.

I expect the PureDrift to be just as durable.

So a big +1 on the Brooks shoes; for a certain type of runner, picking up Jake D's Pure Connects is a good deal!

However, when running in rain/slush I also experienced moisture coming up through the bottom of the shoe, but never dirt. Maybe there's a way to seal it off using a lot of DWR spray; it wouldn't wear out too quick, since it's between the tread pads.

I think given that I'll enjoy these shoes, I'll try them out and then report back on how they did.

“Anyone considered wearing non-trail shoes on the trail?”

Been doing it for years. Minimalist Shoes

Yea.. they are similar to my racing flats i used in HS for track. maybe even lighter. so for up to a few miles they would be fine for me. just hiking felt weird.

i'd probably wear them around as normal shoes if they weren't green and i wanted to sell them haha.

the dirt may have been coming in from the tops since they are so low.. a pair of Dirty Girls would probably solve that.