Clickbait title. The article essentially says if you're just going for a short walk on a trail, you can get by with trail-runners. Which... duh. > "But he note

Clickbait title. The article essentially says if you're just going for a short walk on a trail, you can get by with trail-runners. Which... duh. > "But he notes that trail-running shoes can capably handle a light or moderate hike over mild terrain—it’s rougher environments that call for thicker soles and supportive midsoles." With that said, I've used something in between trail runners and hiking boots for the past decade: The North Face Ultra 111's are rigid (with a shank in the sole), water resistant, and came with gore-tex outer sole (the previous versions, at least) for great grip. Yet they look like a normal sneaker, which means I can wear them in urban areas without standing out, and don't need to bring other shoes with me when I travel.