I bought some Saucony TR 15 GTX trail runners. They are pretty good. The Saucony shoes are harder to find in Aus now but they have pretty good Goretex trail runners.
I can recommend the Saucony Peregrine trail running shoes. I had a pair or Peregrine 11’s which I have worn for over 1000kms of hiking that are still in pretty decent condition, have upgraded to the Peregrine 13’s now. They are comfortable, breathable and dry quickly. Having said all that, they’re pretty much the only pair of trail runners that I’ve used, so there’s probably many other great options out there, but the Peregrine’s are great too
Big fan of the Altra Lone Peaks. Nice and roomy toe box. Quality a few models ago wasn’t great but the last two versions (6 and 7) I have had have been good. They will be releasing a version with a Vibram sole soon. I use them year round. In the snow and winter I just wear waterproof socks. Another brand with a large toe box is Topo and worth a look also.
And she cooks!! Well we knew she did anyway. .Thanks for more insights into your life off trail - and as it relates to time on trail. Another great episode. Thanks so much! PS the Brownie looks edible! GH
Hi Hayley, I've been a thirty -year hiking boot stalwart and have recently switched to Salomon Gore-Tex lined trail runners. Could not be happier. Re creepy hiking experiences, I was hiking out on one of the Lerderderg River loops and had a bunch of bright lights appear at 4am heading towards me. Big bunch of overnight trail runners on a circuit, but by goodness it scared the bejesus out of me.
Loved your answer for "how far to hike each day"... yep... take 8 hours to hike what would normally take 3 hours! Celebrate being immersed in the hike!
Hey Hayley, so great to hear some of your backstory and thanks for the brownie recipe! I am with you 100% on the decision point to bail on a hike with inclement weather. In fact, I did exactly that last year on an attempt at the southwest coast again...as I approached Apollo Bay, Cape Otway couldn't be seen, the forecast was for 3 days of constant rain, up to 23mm, winds gusting up to 35km/hr and I thought that that didn't sound like much fun. So I aborted and rebooked a month later and it was fine. But it prompted me to start looking at using tarps to create dry zones, windbreaks and verandahs around a tent site, so I went and bought a 3m x 3m job and that's now an experiment waiting to be run. As usual great work and love your story-telling!
totally get how eerie it can be without bugs! went camping near Orbost last summer on a 35deg day, and it was too hot for the birds and bugs to make noise - really weird just hearing the gumtrees creaking at night!
OMG this was fun to watch and I cant believe that there are so many aliens & zombies that hike too. That's just awesome to hear. We can ask if they hiked other planets and whats the longest hike they did.... BTW, I honestly didnt think that you were making brownies at first but they do look great. Thanks Hayley 😉
I started using Topo hiking boots and trail runners. They are very comfy and like you I needed more room for my toes. I did use to wear altras but I felt like they wore out to fast. Altras might be slightly more comfy but for the money trail runners cost I preferred them to last a little longer.
I was making ricotta-almond-oat pancakes and thinking of an upcomming multi day hiking trip as this video showed up in my feed. I know i subscribed to your channel, but cant shake this feeling that the RUclips algorithm decided i needed a hiking and food video to suit my current activity.
I used trail runners on 800 miles of PCT this year. My Altra Lone Peak 6 were fantastic to start but after they died (350 miles in) I switched up to Topo Athletic - Topo have several versions, all with wide toe boxes, to suit various folks. I choose Topos as they last longer and have great Vibram soles. Unfortunately, Altra has been bought and sold a couple of times over the last couple of years and the quality of construction has dropped right off 😞
I have flat feet and both these are perfect for those with flat feet, that said I have been using the Merrells as my daily footwear goto of choice they are that comfortable and can just slip on, and both of these have been so durable Keens still look like new on the sole, both were purchased in early 2022, and they are both more like "heavy-duty sneakers" than a classic heavy hard hiking boots. Boot, Keen Ridge flex Mid M magnet/black US 13 Shoe, Merrell Moab 3 Ventilator Low walnut US13 You could look at the low of the Keen also, a bit less protection and is not as warm, but the same base footwear. Difference between a chef and a cook. The Avo trying to make it better with all the Nutella (sugar). For basic Exercise, just cardio is all you need to do, build that endurance. Multiday hikes are easy, you can just start with redoing single-day hikes in a row.
It seems like a waste of an avocado! I think the problem with boots and trail runners is you can try multiple brands and only find the one that really fits super comfortably after buying 6 or 7 others over the years. You can't really tell in the shop if they will be great when walking 20 km or not. Everyone has different foot shape so recommendations/reviews only go so far. I also agree with a commenter Archie below that it depends on weather and terrain etc whether to choose boots or trail shoes for a particular trip.
What under desk treadmill do you use? I've been looking for one but am worried about how well made they are. Would you recommend yours, or is there one that you are looking at upgrading to down the line? Really enjoy your videos and is a treat when I recognise a location that I've been as well!
This is the link for the one I got mainly due to budget. The brand is called Blacklord. www.bunnings.com.au/black-lord-treadmill-walking-pad-remote-control-black_p0421321 Only a cheapy I suspect. But it's working wonderful so far considering it gets used most days. My office is carpet so I do have it sitting on some thick cardboard as you are meant to have it on a hard surface. No signs of it acting strange yet so I really hope it lasts!
I find the boots v trail runners a bit daft. There is no such thing as inappropriate weather just inappropriate clothing. Temperature is 6 degrees and we walking in constant rain through ankle high rutted grass. Who is the fool in the trail runners? Temperature is 28 degrees and we walking in blistering sun over smooth hard pack dirt. Who is the fool in boots?
This... some people are all about the new new and got to have what everyone else is using, the turnover on the Trial runners gah, some people I know only use them for an event or two before then buy new ones... insanity. Hayley could look at the low of the Keen also, bit less protection and not as warm, but the same base footwear. I have flat feet and both these are perfect for those with flat feet, that said I have been using the Merrells as my daily footwear goto of choice they are that comfortable and can just slip on, and both of these have been so durable Keens still look like new on the sole, both were purchased in early 2022, and they are both more like "heavy-duty sneakers" than a classic heavy hard hiking boots. Boot, Keen Ridge flex Mid M magnet/black US 13 Shoe, Merrell Moab 3 Ventilator Low walnut US13
I love hiking shoes myself, switched to them from boots years and years ago and am generaly happy with them. I also own trail runners now and prefer them now for most trips, although i still use hiking shoes. To me, trail runners are so much lighter and i can do alot more km on them without fatigue (almost never have blisters, no matter the shoe). I stick to hiking shoes when it is either really harsh terrain or really wet (and importantly) i know i will be able to keep my shoes dry. If it is not cold and i will likely get my feet wet, trail runners all the way. A Kiwi ranger did tell me she rather has hot feet in wet goretex boots than cold feet it damp trailrunners. There are just use cases for both, but in normal conditions i have switched to trail runners. EDIT: I am also more sure footed on trail runners and dont roll my ankle in them as often as with hiking shoes. More supple hiking shoes could help, but then you are halfway towards a trail runner anyway.
Perhaps an important addition for the small-feeted people among us. I have US14 and that means that i have good goretex coverage in hiking shoes, i can cross small streams etc without too much hassle and can still go pretty 'deep' despite having only a shoe. If you have small feet and shoes, then waterproof hiking shoes are a lot harder to keep dry and i see more benefit in owning a pair of good waterproof boots and trail runners.
How is that pretty pretty Haley pack doing. You are always there to keep me ready with water. You pretty pretty pack. Love you to pieces. Do you like carrying a lot of water and keeping me ready to go you silly girl? Love you to pieces. You always supply me with water you pretty pack. Love you to pieces. You are a pretty pretty pack.
Came for the Q&A... left with Alien Brownies! Loved it! Thanks Hayley! 😎
Love this video. Thank you for sharing your insights.
Also where is the Hayley to U.S. go fund me link?
Another great video Hayley 😊 I'll have to make brownies one day now.
I bought some Saucony TR 15 GTX trail runners. They are pretty good. The Saucony shoes are harder to find in Aus now but they have pretty good Goretex trail runners.
I can recommend the Saucony Peregrine trail running shoes. I had a pair or Peregrine 11’s which I have worn for over 1000kms of hiking that are still in pretty decent condition, have upgraded to the Peregrine 13’s now. They are comfortable, breathable and dry quickly. Having said all that, they’re pretty much the only pair of trail runners that I’ve used, so there’s probably many other great options out there, but the Peregrine’s are great too
Big fan of the Altra Lone Peaks. Nice and roomy toe box. Quality a few models ago wasn’t great but the last two versions (6 and 7) I have had have been good. They will be releasing a version with a Vibram sole soon. I use them year round. In the snow and winter I just wear waterproof socks. Another brand with a large toe box is Topo and worth a look also.
And she cooks!! Well we knew she did anyway. .Thanks for more insights into your life off trail - and as it relates to time on trail. Another great episode. Thanks so much! PS the Brownie looks edible! GH
Hi Hayley, I've been a thirty -year hiking boot stalwart and have recently switched to Salomon Gore-Tex lined trail runners. Could not be happier. Re creepy hiking experiences, I was hiking out on one of the Lerderderg River loops and had a bunch of bright lights appear at 4am heading towards me. Big bunch of overnight trail runners on a circuit, but by goodness it scared the bejesus out of me.
Loved your answer for "how far to hike each day"... yep... take 8 hours to hike what would normally take 3 hours! Celebrate being immersed in the hike!
Hey Hayley, so great to hear some of your backstory and thanks for the brownie recipe! I am with you 100% on the decision point to bail on a hike with inclement weather. In fact, I did exactly that last year on an attempt at the southwest coast again...as I approached Apollo Bay, Cape Otway couldn't be seen, the forecast was for 3 days of constant rain, up to 23mm, winds gusting up to 35km/hr and I thought that that didn't sound like much fun. So I aborted and rebooked a month later and it was fine. But it prompted me to start looking at using tarps to create dry zones, windbreaks and verandahs around a tent site, so I went and bought a 3m x 3m job and that's now an experiment waiting to be run. As usual great work and love your story-telling!
totally get how eerie it can be without bugs! went camping near Orbost last summer on a 35deg day, and it was too hot for the birds and bugs to make noise - really weird just hearing the gumtrees creaking at night!
great video thanks for sharing😁
OMG this was fun to watch and I cant believe that there are so many aliens & zombies that hike too. That's just awesome to hear. We can ask if they hiked other planets and whats the longest hike they did....
BTW, I honestly didnt think that you were making brownies at first but they do look great. Thanks Hayley 😉
Winner, winner, brownie dinner! Thanks for sharing Hayley :)
Haha can't go past a good brownie! 😀
I started using Topo hiking boots and trail runners. They are very comfy and like you I needed more room for my toes. I did use to wear altras but I felt like they wore out to fast. Altras might be slightly more comfy but for the money trail runners cost I preferred them to last a little longer.
I was making ricotta-almond-oat pancakes and thinking of an upcomming multi day hiking trip as this video showed up in my feed.
I know i subscribed to your channel, but cant shake this feeling that the RUclips algorithm decided i needed a hiking and food video to suit my current activity.
I used trail runners on 800 miles of PCT this year. My Altra Lone Peak 6 were fantastic to start but after they died (350 miles in) I switched up to Topo Athletic - Topo have several versions, all with wide toe boxes, to suit various folks. I choose Topos as they last longer and have great Vibram soles. Unfortunately, Altra has been bought and sold a couple of times over the last couple of years and the quality of construction has dropped right off 😞
Love the super serious start, thank you for starting w my very important question to set the tone 🤣🤣
@@brad.m1997 I’m glad I could provide such impeccable knowledge to your important question. I have no doubt that others are grateful you asked 😋
I love Q&A videos.
My question for the next one, do you ever find it awkward to watch yourself looking back at you when editing your videos?
I have flat feet and both these are perfect for those with flat feet, that said I have been using the Merrells as my daily footwear goto of choice they are that comfortable and can just slip on, and both of these have been so durable Keens still look like new on the sole, both were purchased in early 2022, and they are both more like "heavy-duty sneakers" than a classic heavy hard hiking boots.
Boot, Keen Ridge flex Mid M magnet/black US 13
Shoe, Merrell Moab 3 Ventilator Low walnut US13
You could look at the low of the Keen also, a bit less protection and is not as warm, but the same base footwear.
Difference between a chef and a cook. The Avo trying to make it better with all the Nutella (sugar).
For basic Exercise, just cardio is all you need to do, build that endurance.
Multiday hikes are easy, you can just start with redoing single-day hikes in a row.
This was good, are u sponsored for sharing brand accessories??? 🤔👍
Merrell speed gtx trail runners are excellent
It seems like a waste of an avocado!
I think the problem with boots and trail runners is you can try multiple brands and only find the one that really fits super comfortably after buying 6 or 7 others over the years. You can't really tell in the shop if they will be great when walking 20 km or not. Everyone has different foot shape so recommendations/reviews only go so far. I also agree with a commenter Archie below that it depends on weather and terrain etc whether to choose boots or trail shoes for a particular trip.
Aliens and, Zombies, we do, have a wild imagination, don't we. LOL.
What under desk treadmill do you use?
I've been looking for one but am worried about how well made they are.
Would you recommend yours, or is there one that you are looking at upgrading to down the line?
Really enjoy your videos and is a treat when I recognise a location that I've been as well!
This is the link for the one I got mainly due to budget. The brand is called Blacklord. www.bunnings.com.au/black-lord-treadmill-walking-pad-remote-control-black_p0421321 Only a cheapy I suspect. But it's working wonderful so far considering it gets used most days. My office is carpet so I do have it sitting on some thick cardboard as you are meant to have it on a hard surface. No signs of it acting strange yet so I really hope it lasts!
thank you lol 🤣 for sharing
I find the boots v trail runners a bit daft. There is no such thing as inappropriate weather just inappropriate clothing. Temperature is 6 degrees and we walking in constant rain through ankle high rutted grass. Who is the fool in the trail runners? Temperature is 28 degrees and we walking in blistering sun over smooth hard pack dirt. Who is the fool in boots?
Why is it always boots vs trail runners? Why not hiking shoes? If Keens boots work for you, why not try Keens hiking shoes?
This... some people are all about the new new and got to have what everyone else is using, the turnover on the Trial runners gah, some people I know only use them for an event or two before then buy new ones... insanity.
Hayley could look at the low of the Keen also, bit less protection and not as warm, but the same base footwear.
I have flat feet and both these are perfect for those with flat feet, that said I have been using the Merrells as my daily footwear goto of choice they are that comfortable and can just slip on, and both of these have been so durable Keens still look like new on the sole, both were purchased in early 2022, and they are both more like "heavy-duty sneakers" than a classic heavy hard hiking boots.
Boot, Keen Ridge flex Mid M magnet/black US 13
Shoe, Merrell Moab 3 Ventilator Low walnut US13
I love hiking shoes myself, switched to them from boots years and years ago and am generaly happy with them.
I also own trail runners now and prefer them now for most trips, although i still use hiking shoes.
To me, trail runners are so much lighter and i can do alot more km on them without fatigue (almost never have blisters, no matter the shoe).
I stick to hiking shoes when it is either really harsh terrain or really wet (and importantly) i know i will be able to keep my shoes dry. If it is not cold and i will likely get my feet wet, trail runners all the way.
A Kiwi ranger did tell me she rather has hot feet in wet goretex boots than cold feet it damp trailrunners. There are just use cases for both, but in normal conditions i have switched to trail runners.
EDIT: I am also more sure footed on trail runners and dont roll my ankle in them as often as with hiking shoes. More supple hiking shoes could help, but then you are halfway towards a trail runner anyway.
Perhaps an important addition for the small-feeted people among us.
I have US14 and that means that i have good goretex coverage in hiking shoes, i can cross small streams etc without too much hassle and can still go pretty 'deep' despite having only a shoe.
If you have small feet and shoes, then waterproof hiking shoes are a lot harder to keep dry and i see more benefit in owning a pair of good waterproof boots and trail runners.
How is that pretty pretty Haley pack doing. You are always there to keep me ready with water. You pretty pretty pack. Love you to pieces. Do you like carrying a lot of water and keeping me ready to go you silly girl? Love you to pieces. You always supply me with water you pretty pack. Love you to pieces. You are a pretty pretty pack.