Hey guys, I will be hiking in Tennessee's Smoky Mountains in about 3 weeks or so, so I'm looking to get a good pair of trail boots.
Last year I made the mistake of hiking in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park in tennis shoes, and really damaged my feet. No ankle support, and not enough padding to protect my arch when I stepped on a big stone at the end of our hike.
Granted, we did about 10 miles of varied terrain in about 8 hours and will be taking it easier this time, but I'd still like to get a good pair of boots.
Any recommendations for a good pair of light-duty hiking boots? I've been lurking the thread, but most of the boots I've seen seem more heavy-duty than what I think I need.
This
>>950224 Lems Boulder Boot looks promising, but leads me to another question: I don't think I've ever been properly fitted for shoes, and I have wide feet so I usually get a size up so my shoes aren't too tight. This will be a problem buying online because I don't want to end up with badly fitted boots, but if I got to REI, get fitted, but don't buy there, does that make me an asshole?
