Well I must say, overall, I am extremely excited. I feel like our group will get along just fine and that will make the experience even better. I’m looking forward to future meetings and getting to know our group even better.
My only real concern is: What are some good hiking shoes for our destinations? The packing list said “no runners” and that’s really all I have experience hiking in. If anyone has any suggestions of light-weight shoes that they like that would be helpful! I know of the popular brands but popular doesn’t always mean the best for our situation.
I will be looking into this further as I find time but I figured if anyone had a pair that they loved that fit the packing list recommendation this would be a good start.
Kourtney Mudd says
I had the same concern. I am friends with a few people who went on this trip last year and many of them suggested Chacos. Personally, I have never owned a pair so I am unsure of how comfortable they are. One good aspect of them is that they are light weight and can dry easily if it rains. I plan on purchasing a pair before we leave for the trip because overall I think they will be my best option. For shoes in general, I plan on packing Chacos, a nice(ish) pair of sandals, and a pair of flip flops.
Emily Cox says
BUY CHACOS!! I have a pair and love them. They are extremely light weight and very comfortable. Like Kourtney said above they are great in the rain because they dry so quickly. They are easy to take on and off as well. I don’t plan on bringing running shoes because it will be incredibly hot and I hate wet socks. I would recommend buying a pair. Check amazon for lower prices.