by slparker » Sat 30 Mar, 2019 3:36 pm
I have worn both trad GTX boots and salomon trail runners on the SCT.
Trail runners are definitely better, IMHO, as; unless it has been significantly upgraded, lots of knee - hip length mud is the norm if there has been rain. Boots might stay dry for a few days but it gets pretty tiresome taking them off for every creek crossing and eventually the water gets in and GTX lined boots cannot dry out on a walk.
Salomon shoes will not come off in the mud. Pick a pair with good grip in the wet and that can take gaiters: not all trail runners are created equal.
There will be other opinions from more learned folk and I have only been down there a couple of times - at the end of the day either option has its own advantages and disadvantages.