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title: "Hiking boots or trail running shoes – that is the question!"
description: "You'll hardly ever catch a die-hard long-distance trail enthusiast in hiking boots. What are the pros and cons of light running shoes and are they suitable for you too?"
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# Hiking boots or trail running shoes – that is the question!

Authors: Tomáš Roztočil

Date: 2026-09-10

You'll hardly ever catch a die-hard long-distance trail enthusiast in hiking boots. What are the pros and cons of light running shoes and are they suitable for you too?

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