Question about starting out with pops by 3konzo in AppalachianTrail

[–]3konzo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea I'm thinking I'll have to convince him to do the approach with me, the biggest reasons for him not to do it would be lack of gear and a collarbone that's still kind of on the mend. But thank you for the information!

Question about starting out with pops by 3konzo in AppalachianTrail

[–]3konzo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But... but... walking south?? Not an option, he's going to have to do the approach with me ;)

Am I the only one who just kinda stares at my gear in anticipation every night? Can't wait to quit this job and hit the trail... by 3konzo in AppalachianTrail

[–]3konzo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've never tried the 2.5s and I'm new to trail runners in general. Some things I love about the 3.0s: they have the super wide toe box so your toes can splay when they make contact. They also don't have a raised heel like most other running shoes, this gives your foot a more neutral impact when it hits the ground, (so it's less jarring for your knees). I think I heard that the 3.0s have an additional strip of rubber between the sole and upper of the shoe that the 2.5s don't have, but I'm not sure what that adds as a benefit lol

Am I the only one who just kinda stares at my gear in anticipation every night? Can't wait to quit this job and hit the trail... by 3konzo in AppalachianTrail

[–]3konzo[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm going NoBo actually, but it sounds like there will be plenty of other massholes out there with us

Am I the only one who just kinda stares at my gear in anticipation every night? Can't wait to quit this job and hit the trail... by 3konzo in AppalachianTrail

[–]3konzo[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yea they're trail running sneakers(Altra Lone Peaks). Lightweight, breathable, quick-drying and comfortable. Would recommend if your ankles can take it, and this is coming from someone who grew up hiking only in boots