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  • #3596551
    robert G
    Spectator

    @bert68ku

    We are headed to Philmont in a few weeks (1st time ever) and I am having a moment of worry. I have been using Altra Lone Peak 4’s for literally hundreds of practice miles but because I like to worry… I am worried I should ditch them and go to my much heavier hiking boots. My feet love the Altras on my practice hikes / walks. Thoughts from people that have been before?

    #3596554
    Don H
    BPL Member

    @donh-1

    Locale: Midwest

    I am preparing for my first Philmont trek this summer.  Due to a running injury, my right ankle is weak so I will not be taking my trail runners.  I also love Altras and have switched to an Altra Lone Peak 4 Mid and have found them to be light, quite comfortable, good traction, and supportive.  Maybe check them out?

    https://www.rei.com/product/139084/altra-lone-peak-4-mid-rsm-hiking-shoes-mens

    #3596555
    David Y
    BPL Member

    @moonshine

    Locale: Mid Tenn

    Don’t change now. Whatever you have been training in, stay in. Philmont is stressful enough without changing to new / different footwear.

    “Philmont should be enjoyed, not endured.” Moonshine

    #3596578
    Matt
    BPL Member

    @mhr

    Locale: San Juan Mtns.

    If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!!!!

    #3596580
    TAG in AZ
    BPL Member

    @tagiam

    Locale: PHX

    The trails at Philmont are some of the best groomed trails you will ever hike on.  If you have been training in trail runners, don’t switch now.  You’ll be fine.  In 2017, our entire crew hiked 90+ miles in trail runners.  We didn’t have anyone with feet problems.  YMMV, but stick with what you are used to.  As long as you aren’t carrying a monster pack, you should be fine.

    #3596631
    Brad P
    Spectator

    @brawndo

    Yeah, if they worked on those 100s of miles, they should be good to go.

    #3596634
    robert G
    Spectator

    @bert68ku

    :) Thanks everyone ! I’m going to stick with what I know.

    #3596641
    Matt Dirksen
    BPL Member

    @namelessway

    Locale: Mid Atlantic

    +1 to “not changing”.

    But do you use trekking poles? I know that those have been a godsend for me over the years – esp. with tending to ankle injuries.

    #3596643
    robert G
    Spectator

    @bert68ku

    @Matt, yes I use trekking poles, and agree they are life changing :)

    #3597875
    David Barnes
    Spectator

    @twindaddy

    Philmont 2014/Trek 16. Concur re not “upgrading” to boots and SUPER CONCUR re the value of trekking poles.

     

    #3597970
    Jeffrey Peters
    BPL Member

    @petey091

    I may be wrong but I cannot find a scientific study that shows that boots provide more ankle support than trail runners. Stick with the trail runners. I think Philmont has the perfect set up to actually do a study on this issue.

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