Tours Your Way - Specializing in Customized Tours to the Canadian Rockies. Footwear Good foot wear is essential, remember your feet are the only way home. What to use depends on the terrain, and your feet.
Leather hiking boots with good ankle support provide the best overall protection in any situation.
The problem is they are heavy and expensive. For easier trails with light to moderate packs consider hiking shoes. On gentle trails with light packs, running shoes may be adequate. When choosing a shoe comfort is critical. After comfort look for the most solid construction in whatever you choose.