If you haven't already I highly recommend trying trekking poles especially for a hike like that. I just started using them and honestly I was blown away by how much more secure you feel on loose surfaces.
So funny! I actually just posted a video about snowshoeing for my first time where I used poles, I loved them! I agree, it was surprising how much they helped!
Great video. Thank you very much. Especially for recommending gaiters! What brand micro spikes did you purchase? What size Solomons do you wear and what size micro spikes did you buy? Thank you!
I’m adding micro spikes to my gear but I never hike in the winter without poles and gaiters. You gotta get gaiter. I too prefer to hike in shoes and the gaiters keep you nice and dry. You can step in snow up to your knees and be fine!
Such a great point! I still don't have poles but I got gaiters in my snowshoe video! What are your suggestions for poles?! Maybe that's what I'll get this year!
Love the review, love the smile and love the personality... Don't change 👍🏼 I only buy Salomon's, they fit like slippers, get some gortex versions and some nice gaiters. For snow I'd go knee length, for summer some wee ankle jobs to avoid the stones... #staywild #keepsmiling ps. don't but tampons for your feet, well unless you have bad blisters then they may help!
Oh! Such a great question! Truthfully, I wore Nike running shoes hiking for years because I didn’t want to pay for hiking shoes and also I didn’t want to experience the awkward breaking in period; I assumed it would involve blisters and didn’t want that! However, I will say, I’m truly converted to hiking shoes now. Absolutely it’s possible to just wear tennis shoes. There’s so many features built into hiking shoes that a gear head would rattle off. I think the main differences a normal person would notice would be: 1. Grip. If you’re going uphill at all, grip will really matter, especially as the incline increases. 2. Stability. There is extra technology throughout the shoe to really stabilize your foot and ankle. It can make a huge difference. 3. Breathability. Again, technology details. But, my foot is so much more comfortable. 4. This is kind of a silly one, but my experience wearing running shoes was hiking got them so dirty and kind of ruined them. My hiking shoes are so durable, easy to clean, and have lasted for years! To me, it’s absolutely worth the investment! Let me know if you have any additional questions! Happy hiking!
Hi! Yes, I think they would fit over winter boots! I’ve worn them with some duck boots before and didn’t have any problems, I’d imagine normal winter boots would be just great! Let me know what you think of them!
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I knew those shoes when you showed them up close! 🤣
I'm on my third pair!
If you haven't already I highly recommend trying trekking poles especially for a hike like that. I just started using them and honestly I was blown away by how much more secure you feel on loose surfaces.
So funny! I actually just posted a video about snowshoeing for my first time where I used poles, I loved them! I agree, it was surprising how much they helped!
I don’t clean my Salomons either! For sure a badge of honor! Your videos are so cute!
Ha! Yesssss!!! So glad you agree that dirty Salomon’s > clean Salomon’s! 😂
Thanks so much for watching!
Who cleans them? Mine are soooo dirty. I only clean the bottoms 😂
Great video. Thank you very much. Especially for recommending gaiters!
What brand micro spikes did you purchase? What size Solomons do you wear and what size micro spikes did you buy? Thank you!
I’m adding micro spikes to my gear but I never hike in the winter without poles and gaiters. You gotta get gaiter. I too prefer to hike in shoes and the gaiters keep you nice and dry. You can step in snow up to your knees and be fine!
Such a great point! I still don't have poles but I got gaiters in my snowshoe video! What are your suggestions for poles?! Maybe that's what I'll get this year!
This is great! Nice work. Love your channel!
Ah, thank you so much! Appreciate you watching!
Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you so much for watching! Really appreciate the support!
@@TheGearLady no problem! We really enjoy making outdoor content also
@@NickandRachel That’s amazing! I’ll check out your channel!
Love the review, love the smile and love the personality... Don't change 👍🏼
I only buy Salomon's, they fit like slippers, get some gortex versions and some nice gaiters. For snow I'd go knee length, for summer some wee ankle jobs to avoid the stones...
#staywild #keepsmiling
ps. don't but tampons for your feet, well unless you have bad blisters then they may help!
Ha! Thanks SO much! 🙏
I’ll check out the gaiters for sure!
LOL! Crampons. Weirdest name ever! 😂
@@TheGearLady #StayWild
Nice work 👏🏻
Thank you! Cheers!
A silly question...are these microspikes ok to use in the city when the ground is icy? Or is it better to use the ones with the very tiny spikes?
What is the advantage/disadvantages of hiking shoes over tennis shoes while hiking/carrying a day pack for just a couple of miles?
Oh! Such a great question!
Truthfully, I wore Nike running shoes hiking for years because I didn’t want to pay for hiking shoes and also I didn’t want to experience the awkward breaking in period; I assumed it would involve blisters and didn’t want that!
However, I will say, I’m truly converted to hiking shoes now.
Absolutely it’s possible to just wear tennis shoes. There’s so many features built into hiking shoes that a gear head would rattle off. I think the main differences a normal person would notice would be:
1. Grip. If you’re going uphill at all, grip will really matter, especially as the incline increases.
2. Stability. There is extra technology throughout the shoe to really stabilize your foot and ankle. It can make a huge difference.
3. Breathability. Again, technology details. But, my foot is so much more comfortable.
4. This is kind of a silly one, but my experience wearing running shoes was hiking got them so dirty and kind of ruined them. My hiking shoes are so durable, easy to clean, and have lasted for years!
To me, it’s absolutely worth the investment!
Let me know if you have any additional questions! Happy hiking!
I’ll hit any buffet, even the subscribe one!
LOL! I love me a good buffet too! 😂 Ha! Thanks so much for watching!
Hiiii, will those spikes fit over winter boots? Or just shoes?
Hi! Yes, I think they would fit over winter boots! I’ve worn them with some duck boots before and didn’t have any problems, I’d imagine normal winter boots would be just great!
Let me know what you think of them!
I bet you will try ice skating one day.
Yes, I have tried it before, I’m not great! 🤪😂 Thanks so much for watching!
@@TheGearLady thank you! I did my first snow hike thanks to your video.
Cross 5’s? They are my fav!! Lol
Janette! We need to be friends for sure! You’re tall AND have excellent taste in hiking shoes?! 🤯😂 I’m obsessed with them! 😍
Avoid coldness by all means! Where’s your hat and gloves! Lol
LOL! Coldness is the worst! 🙅♀️😂 I did have gloves, no hat though! 😎
I always immediately think of strap-on when i hear crampon, anyone else?
Ha! Oh my goodness, no words! 🙈