>>1358367I've tried 'trail runners' in cold wet mountain terrain (Sweden). The point is not to dry quickly, but to drain quickly. Your feet heat up surprisingly fast even after crossing cold glacier streams. If you can overcome the discomforts there's many advantages to it.
>>1358369With flat trail runners you're closer to the ground and is less likely to twist your ankle compared to stiff boots with a thick sole and high heel, which is why they need ankle support.