I see you recommend going minimal with ultralight hiking, would you wear a low-top trail minimal shoe with a 50 pound pack on your back as well?
regular backpacking shoe
Derrick
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Damien Tougas 953
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Derrick
Thanks for the quick and thoughtful reply, Damien! I have a year or so of everyday and gym-minimal shoe-wear, but zero miles of experience in minimal footwear while walking under load. Again, I appreciate your reply and will heed your advice!
I have a few thoughts about this: