In your opinion would i need hiking boots or just runners when backpacking through europe?

Question by WL: In your opinion would i need hiking boots or just runners when backpacking through europe?

I brought hiking boots to new zealand and australia, barely got any use out of them. I didn't want to wear them when i didn't have a backpack on, and they were really bulky when i was wearing flats and they were in my bag.

Preference?




Best answer:

Answer by Mike
Don't bother taking the boots unless you are intending to do some actual cross country hiking or are going somewhere like Russia in mid-winter. You can always buy the right kind of footwear there if you find that you need it.

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