+1, ever since I had a hairline fracture on my ankle it's been weaker and more prone to rolling. If I go hiking with sneakers I'm taking a chance that I'll roll

+1, ever since I had a hairline fracture on my ankle it's been weaker and more prone to rolling. If I go hiking with sneakers I'm taking a chance that I'll roll it badly enough that I'll be in pain for at least the rest of the day. The ankle support in a proper hiking shoe will literally save me from that. Also the other weekend I ended up trapped in a torrential downpour for at least an hour. Only thing dry were my feet, so yeah. Merrell hiking boots rock.