I have done tons of mileage on trails in lightweight hiking boots. In
the 1980's, when New Balance came up with the idea of lightweight
hikers, they were based on running shoe technology, and still are. For
eastern trail running, I like the light hikers to provide me with
better ankle support and foot protection on the rocky trails here.
Lightweight hikers will give you characteristics of a running shoe,
like cushioning, support, traction, removable insoles, breathability,
no blisters. You can pick up lightweight hikers really inexpensively -
less than entry-level running shoes - at places like
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/
Another option you should consider is getting a pair of x-c skiing
gators, and just use them with a pair of running shoes, or trail
running shoes.
Ignoramus21190 said:We have snow everywhere and I am thinking how to run sensibly.
The first priority for me is not to get an injury. The second is run
in reasonable comfort.I have military style brown Danner boots, which are high and
waterproof. They go above ankles. If I run in them then, at least, my
feel will be dry. They are super comfortable and are similar to
real military black Danner boots.I'd like to hear some opinions regarding running in such boots. I can
settle for running much more slowly, which would be about same in
terms of energy spent due to boots and snow.i