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So I actually ended up having to choose between the dynafit traverse or the solomons s/lab Genesis AM3#4. Ended up buying the dynafit since the bigger lugs. Supposedly the slabs wouldn’t have been good for the water parts of the trail. Supposedly it is slippy on wet rocks so didn’t go for them. I don’t know much about approach shoes. Are they a specific model or brand?
Honestly the only two options I can have available to buy before my hike date are the dynafit traverse or Solomon slab genesis’
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