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As title Im after something to wear that fits between a walking shoe and a trail running shoe.
I've got a pair of walking boots that are too clumpy for everyday use and my trainers are falling to bits and need replacing.
I would like something that can be used to cover all bases such as shorter walks with the dog and even a bit of jogging if possible?
What should I look at?
Salomon walking shoes for me. See also approach shoes.
A trail running shoe
have a look at the adidas terrex range - there's a few that are hybrids of an approach shoe and a trail runner. normally some discounted on sportsshoes.comn
A trail jogging shoe?
Salomon have numerous models which would fit the bill.
e.g. Xa Pro 3d V9 - Men's Trail Running Shoes | Salomon
Also available in a Goretex version. I've got both.
What colour do you like?
https://www.scarpa.co.uk/products/ribelle-run On sale, mine have laster really well
Yeah, I'd look at a trail running shoe.
Nike Pegasus Trail 4 is a good start point and can b had for not much money.
salomon ultra, or merrell MQM seem a good choice for that now
Approach shoe - I have Scarpa, Sportiva and Salomen.
My Sportiva TX2 are amazing and feel like a cross between ballet shoes and surgeons gloves when quickly tabbing through boulder fields or technical paths compared to clompy hiking boots.
I walked to work and back in trail running shoes for about 6 months. Mostly Pegasus Trails. They were supremely comfortable but I developed serious pain in my hips.
I wasn't sure what was causing it but in desperation I switch to my flat, uncomfortable Vans and started doing the 5 to 6 miles a day with no pain.
So I'm guessing the soft bouncy soles caused some kind of alignment issue for me and if I buy walking shoes they'll have to be flatter and firmer.
I agree with "approach shoe". Those are generally lighter than boots but sturdier than trail running shoes. I have worn various over the years, North Face Buildering were my all time favourites, I wish I had bought a dozen pairs before they were discontinued. Also Haglofs Vertigo and currently Scarpa Crux.
I always find these good for this sort of stuff
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/men-s-hiking-shoes-arpenaz-500-revival/_/R-p-342892?mc=8785192&c=brown
My wife will take her Salomons to the grave. They appear to be good all round option if there is such a thing in a walking shoe/trainer
If you're going to run in them, just get a trail running shoe. If you want a walking shoe that uses trail running tech, Salomon's walking shoes do pretty much that and are less clumpy than more conventional walking shoes. All assuming they fit your feet.
I think salomon approach shoes are clumpy and heavy
A good trail running shoes is better built and better in general
For covering all bases as suggested in the OP I'd say an Approach Shoe is what you're after. Either that or a lighter weight Walking Shoe. I've gravitated from Merrel approach shoes to Decathlon walking shoes as I've got older and less fashion conscious. Still good for a jog, like when dropping the car off at the garage!