Hiking Boots vs Trail Runners: Which is Best for Your Next Adventure?

Hiking Boots vs Trail Runners: Which is Best for Your Next Adventure?

In 2011, I embarked on my first-ever backpacking trip to Isle Royale National Park, eager to experience the beauty of the wilderness and my first moose sighting. Armed with excitement and what I thought was adequate preparation, I set out into the rugged terrain. Unfortunately, my choice of footwear—work boots instead of proper hiking boots—turned…