I would like to hear of experiences with these bindings, particularly footwear you were happy with.
In David Chenault's 2011 review of the X-trace bindings, he says:
"The limitations of universal bindings are to a large extent tied to the footwear used, in my case trail runners. I do not think that rigidity and edge control will ever be anything but desperate with universal bindings and floppy shoes (even, I would imagine, lighter high-top hikers)"
I wouldn't think to use them with trail runners, as he did in his Bob Marshall trip, only with reasonably stout mid-boots. Of course, I wonder where that weight-point is when you transition away from "desperate" for edge control. Am hoping there is a mid boot that lighter and nicer for dry land hiking than any plastic boot.
Any experiences/recommendations?
