Ive been using a pair of your typical, stiff, thick soled, supportive hiking boots for awhile now on any hikes over 10 miles or so, or just anything thats very rough terrain. but ive never been a fan that kind of thing. and just recently, i did an 11 mile hike over some pretty rough terrain in some pretty casual slipper/surfer loafer type things that offer no support and have a super thin sole. and i noticed my feet were much more comfortable, and much less sore afterwords, i felt much more sure footed, had much better feel for any technical climbing, and much less prone to rolling an ankle. only problem is they got beat up, sole coming apart and sides ripping out.
anyone know of some good pretty minimalist kind of shoes that offer a little bit of coverage above the ankle?
thinking of something like this..
http://shop.timberland.com/product/index.jsp?productId=15690986
or this..
http://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/mens/casual/gobi-suede-mens-2091.html
but would like some more options.
anyone know of some good pretty minimalist kind of shoes that offer a little bit of coverage above the ankle?
thinking of something like this..
http://shop.timberland.com/product/index.jsp?productId=15690986
or this..
http://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/mens/casual/gobi-suede-mens-2091.html
but would like some more options.