Also a big fan! Prodigo pro for fast days, bushido 3 gtx for slush and snow. NOTE I have to wear a FULL size bigger LaSpo than what I wear in hoka/nike/saucony
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I love these. Very comfy and has lasted a little more than one season so far. I play a 2-5 rounds per week.
I’m new to using trail runners for hiking and first got the La Sportiva Bushido 3 because I heard people recommend them for narrow feet. They fit snugly and don’t give me any blisters which is awesome, but I have fairly high arches and would love a bit more cushion/arch support and a bit wider toe box. I tried the Topo Traverse recently but they weren’t quite narrow enough and started giving me blisters on my heel. For road running shoes, I have the New Balance 860, which fits me well.
Any fellow narrow feet hikers have shoes that they recommend? I plan on asking the staff at REI too, but it’s helpful to get more than one opinion. Thanks!
Thanks! I have looked into adding insoles. Unfortunately the bushidos are so minimal that I can’t add much cushion without it causing the heel to no longer be secure - even the superfeet run were too thick.
If you're only hiking a handful of times a year, and your current boots get the job done, I'd say stick with what you got. Hard to say it's worth the money for you.
The main benefits of trail runners are lightness and ventilation. My non gtx runners can be submerged in a river and be mostly dry in minutes. I believe your boots are already pretty light, so I don't think you'll notice much difference in terms of weight unless you're really pushing long distances. Even then, I personally don't notice a huge difference between my la sportiva bushido 3 shoes and ultra raptor 2 boots.
I think there's a 3-4 oz difference on each foot, and there definitely is a non zero difference, but not Earth shattering.
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