Although sounding like a stuck record, let me repeat an observation I’ve been known to make: Outdoor footwear is getting too specialized. Once upon a time people had “climbing boots,” and they used ...

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK- Stumbling idiots on the icy trail, my brother and I clumsily arrived at Emerald Lake. He was wearing Nike basketball shoes. I was in a worn-out pair of trail runners.

Although we love the durability and support of a good pair of hiking boots, many hikers these days are leaning toward lighter, more flexible low-top shoes as their go-to hiking kicks. And as the ...