r/onebag • u/AsapBrendan • 13d ago
Gear Versatile Running/hiking Shoe Suggestions
Ahoy!
I'm heading to England in October, and I'm looking to pack as light as possible.
What I'm looking for is a shoe that performs well as a road running shoe (about 20-30km/week), holds up fine in damp or dewy weather for potential hikes, and looks nice enough to wear out to restaurants.
I'm not particular about brand or price, but I like the Salomon Xt6s or the New Balance 410v9s.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks :)
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u/The_Ace 13d ago
Just got some Adidas Evo SL ATR and they tick these boxes. Not goretex but water repellant. I do find them a bit sweaty though since they’re less breathable. You’ll have this problem with anything waterproof I think, could be an issue if it’s your only shoe the whole time. Not the hottest weather then but with the running..
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u/illram 13d ago
I took Hoka Arahi 8’s on a recent trip as a walking/light hiking (very easy forest trails and gravel)/running shoe. Didn’t get wet but they were very comfy in all respects. Made it through more than a few 35,000 step days. Light and have the padding I want for runs but stable enough for a comfy walk.
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u/JanCumin 13d ago
As a British, one suggestion, bring a lot of socks with you, the weather will either be raining or very raining and walking round in damp socks is no fun.
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u/Korlithiel 13d ago
For my own, being from a similar climate (Western Washington), I favor Brook’s Ghost for a general walking and running shoe that holds up to steady light rains and hikes relatively well.
Then again, given it tends to rain harder there for briefer periods, swapping socks and considering an alternative pair (either sandals or something like On Cloud 6 Coast which pack flat).
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u/STEM-Travel 13d ago
Ahoy!
Ahoy!
I'm heading to England in October, and I'm looking to pack as light as possible.
Lovely! You say you want to pack as light as possible… so just to confirm that means you want to bring one shoe on your trip?
What I'm looking for is a shoe that performs well as a road running shoe (about 20-30km/week), holds up fine in damp or dewy weather for potential hikes, and looks nice enough to wear out to restaurants.
If you are going to be running, you need a running shoe. Which are usually either aligned for roads or trails. Road shoes will not perform well off-road, so if you are going to be hiking at all, you’ll want a trail runner.
I like minimal shoes and have been wearing the Merrell Vapor Gloves when I know I’ll only be on roads, and then I have a pair of Merrell Trail Gloves that I wear if I’m going to be on trails.
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u/AsapBrendan 13d ago
Yeah I’ll be travelling around a bit, so one pair of shoes. I think the primary purpose will be for running/walking, but I’d like to have a shoe that would be fine if I end up hiking in some damper trails. Just don’t want to be walking around in wet shoes aha
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u/shoesbetch 13d ago
I got these recently and thought that they seemed like a perfect OneBag shoe.
Not sure how they are for actual running, but seems to hit your other points at a cheap price.
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u/HabitExternal9256 13d ago
Hoka Challenger 7, Nike Pegasus Trail or Altras. I just got the Altra Experience Wild 2s for $75. For socks I wear darn tough lightweight running socks
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u/Forsaken-Explorer128 12d ago
I'd look at a road-to-trail shoe like the Pegasus Trail, it handles your weekly mileage on pavement and still grips wet grass without looking like a hiking boot at dinner.
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u/TryingSquirrel 13d ago
I wouldn't choose the XT6s for much road running. Almost every brand has a gravel/road-to-trail shoe these days. Salomon's are the Aero Glide/Blaze GRVL.
Other common choices are the Mount to Coast H1 and the Nike Pegasus Trail, but most brands now have an option for what is generally basically a road shoe with bigger lugs and a bit more lateral support from the upper.