Thread: The gear wars

Regarding boots, I thought I'd have a go at some trail shoes after talking with a guy in the Tararuas a while back who was using just that. Anyway I ended up with a pair of Salewa Mountain Trainers from my local Macpac. Old season stock so down to 100, then got an extra 20% off for club discount so 80 for some new rubber. Good aggressive tread, nice rand around the front. Nice toe box to accommodate woolen socks. Low cut and let water in but dried out nice and quickly. Anyway, full pack in for a few days camping recently and heavier pack on the way back out These shoes were every bit as good as my boots that I nervously left at home. Not once did I feel lacking in support for my feet/ankles and the rubber and tread pattern performed brilliantly. A big plus was them being lighter I don't think I caught a rock or root once where usually on a walk back out with tiring legs I would stumble now and then when really tired. I'd probably leave these behind in really cold conditions, but these will be my go to now. Def worth a look if you're after a cheaper footwear option.