When Boots Make Sense
Waterproof boots with stiff soles protect ankles on rocky scree, long descents with heavy packs, and early-season snow patches in the high mountains.
When Trail Runners Win
On maintained Scandinavian paths with moderate loads, trail runners are lighter, dry faster, and reduce fatigue. Many thru-hikers in Norway now prefer them for summer treks.
Gear
- Match sole lug depth to mud and wet rock frequency.
- Size up half a size for downhill toe room with thick socks.
- Waterproof membranes trade breathability — consider non-waterproof mesh in dry spells.
- Break in new footwear on two or three shorter hikes first.
About Erik Lindqvist
Erik Lindqvist is a Scandinavian trail guide and outdoor writer based in Norway. He has spent fifteen years hiking fjord paths, mountain ridges, and forest tracks across Norway, Sweden, and Iceland.