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What footwear is suitable for Toronto Bruce Trail?
I’m new to this and I’m not going to go with running shoes. I would prefer going with a Light Trail Shoes like the Patagonia Drifter A/C Trail Shoes (Men’s) http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442632380&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302759879
Basically because they sound more comfortable and I have wide feet which makes it difficult to break in new boots.
Or do I need day hiking boots like Keen Oregon PCT Day Hiking Boots (Men’s)
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442632266&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302733839
Something that has more ankle support. I am only interested in day hikes. I am going through the website but I am having a difficult time determining how the terrain is like.
Or do I really need backpacking boots? I am using the MEC category system.
Thank you for your help.
I highly recommend using a hybrid hiking shoe like the New Balance MW977GT. It is going to be a cross between and hiking boot and a long distance walking shoe. It has a very rugged outsole for traction and durability like a boot would have. It’s also Gore-Tex which gives it the waterproofing of a boot. The New Balance Roll Bar feature gives it the ankle support and stability of a boot. However, it is very light weight and built for long distance walking like a walking shoe would be. The icing on the cake is it’s available in 3 different widths for every half size (D, 2E, 4E). I don’t know of anything else on the market that has all of these features and widths available. If you would like to try a comparable running shoe, the New Balance MT910GT has all of the same features but less ankle support and stability. Good Luck and please keep me posted on your progress!
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