2 prs. of boots & stuff for 2 weather conditions

[Crankin]

I don't understand why you need different boots for snow shoeing. I have one pair of winter hiking boots. They are not higher than just above my ankle, but they are waterproof/Gore Tex. I have gaiters for snow shoeing, that go up to mid calf. I wear them (the shoes) whether it's -10 or 35 F. Above that, I'm not usually doing snow sports. The difference is in the type of socks I wear, and the addition of chemical warmers.
And yes, I often bring several layers/choices for x country ski/snow shoe trips where there may be big changes in weather temperatures. Although mostly, it's either very frigid or too warm to ski/snow shoe, with melting snow!

[OakLeaf]

Shoes are the single thing I hate worst about travel.

One pair that's comfortable for walking around. One pair for casual wear. One dressy pair. One pair of running shoes. That's a minimum of four pairs, and it might be for a two-day trip. If I don't have local knowledge I might need a pair of indoor workout shoes too, just to be sure I'll get a workout in regardless of whether there's no safe place to run and/or no local gym.

I can't imagine if I participated in a sport that required boots, too! I'd need one of those $100 extra checked bags just for shoes.


I'm eyeing the Kigo Drive - wish there was a place I could try on a pair. That could at least possibly combine casual and comfortable. (Flit don't come big enough for me...) If only I could run in minimalist (someday, someday) those could serve three-way duty.

[indysteel]

Ugh; this thread just reminded me what a headache it is packing for our (mostly) hiking vacations. The one we have planned for April is part mountain biking, part camping, part hiking, part walking around town. So, between clothes, shoes and gear, we're going to have to pack a fair amount. But I realize there are worse problems to have!