Hi guys,
Mark from London here.
I am off to Tanzania in October to climb Kilimanjaro, and as part of the training I am doing various long-distance treks between now and them, including the Coast to Coast walk up in the north England countryside.
As someone who runs in Sockwas and lives pretty much day-to-day barefoot, I am wondering how best to approach these long-distance walks, on a variety of terrain.
Should I buy a pair of the recommended heavy-duty walking boots or are there more minimalist hiking options I could try?
I don't really like wearing shoes (particularly in the warmer months), and especially the constricted feeling of big laced-up boots!
If you have any pointers, have climbed Kilimanjaro, etc please let me know what you reckon.
Thank you,
Mark
Mark from London here.
I am off to Tanzania in October to climb Kilimanjaro, and as part of the training I am doing various long-distance treks between now and them, including the Coast to Coast walk up in the north England countryside.
As someone who runs in Sockwas and lives pretty much day-to-day barefoot, I am wondering how best to approach these long-distance walks, on a variety of terrain.
Should I buy a pair of the recommended heavy-duty walking boots or are there more minimalist hiking options I could try?
I don't really like wearing shoes (particularly in the warmer months), and especially the constricted feeling of big laced-up boots!
If you have any pointers, have climbed Kilimanjaro, etc please let me know what you reckon.
Thank you,
Mark