Trekking Shoes vs Sports Shoes -- Which To Choose For Your Trek
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Choosing trekking shoes is always a worry for trekkers. It's a big investment and you want to make it right. But many wonder if they can make do with sports shoes on their treks. So in this video, we look for the major differences between a trekking shoe and a sports shoe.
This was shot at Decathlon with their Quechua Trek 100 shoes and their Kalenji running shoes. By the end of the video, you'll know which shoe to choose, whether you're going on a Himalayan trek or a trek in the Western Ghats.
There are 4 points to look into when you are comparing trekking shoes and sports shoes.
1. Grip on the sole
2. Ankle support
3. Hardness of the sole
4. Water resistance
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While on the way to tapovan, saw 5-6 nepalis(porters) carrying a lot of weight and coming down all the way from nandanvan. Guess what they were wearing.... Hawai Chappals đ
ha ha ha.
they are used to the terrain since childhood. can you compare yourself to them? lame!
I never compared myself to them. I was just recalling a moment. I realize they're used to the terrain, at the same time I also realize the importance of trekking shoes.
Take it easy âïž
Where there is will there is a way.lol
wow really !!!
One of the best shoe videos from India! Keep up the good work.
Marvellous job on the audio and visual quality in producing this, one comment Iâd make is that while your comments are valid on the sort of hiking shoes one should wear while trekking for days on end, it comes back to the wearerâs preference because I hiked the Kokoda trek for about 8 days and wore Reeboks which lasted me the entire journey and Iâm very thankful that I did not get any serious injuries.
Amazing content. Very well articulated and presented. Will be a lot of help for my upcoming trek. Thank you!đ
Hy mam Arlene Mathew you love trekking. I am from meghalaya. Indian people
I was just looking for this!!đđđ
Glad you found it! :)
Beautifully explained. Trek or hike. Day trek or camping trek. Shoes play a very important role. A bad shoe can ruin your trekking.
Trekking shoes are usually very heavy. Can you suggest some light weight shoes for Himalayan/Base camp trekking?
Hi Swathi, good information on the trekking shoes, we are planning to go to Mount Kailash next year and i have started my survey on trekking shoes. Your explanation is really great, good job my dear and keep up the good work...All the best.
from Malaysia
Very good info Swati, keep it upđđ„Ÿđ„Ÿ
Thanks for helping me make the right choice.
Thank youâŠ.very informative đđŒ
Thanks these types of video mam really informative and helpful
Hi Swati, besides the Trek 100, which have the greatest protection against water while trek, are the other shoes available at Decathlon for trekking that aren't as protective against water, as good? There are two other style of shoe's (if my memory is correct) that are made of other fabric then that of Trek 100. Would be great if you did a video on those other shoes in comparison to the Trek 100 if there are differences that are significant
Regards
Ayub Khan
great video. very informative.
very nicely explained!
Hello Swathi,
Great information. Thank you!
I was going for on a week's vacation to himachal(Kasol, kheerganga and manali) and a day's trek to kheerganga in the month of November 2021. Can you please suggest the shoes for it ?
Thanks in advance.
I've done trekking with the same Decathlon running shoes
How was the experience?
4.05
me and My friends done treks in Slippers and Loofers dress shoesđ it was our first trek
It probably wasn't a trek then.
@@sut46 it was more then a trekđ a lifetime moment i guess everyone needs to start from somwhere.
Our ancestors did it without any shoes, why don't give that a try!
I completely feel you man, on my first trek, me and my brother were wearing age old canvas shoes, lol! Good old days, a bit naive too :p
@@rohankapoor9981 yeah it would have been a life time regret when a stray of loffer/slipper would have been torn.
How to breaking into a new pair of shoes? Start wearing it for daily basis will be good enough or should I do small hikes with them before an actual one?
Thank you, I am planning a meditation camp in Himalayas in the month of August, although it is not a trek, but I need a gear almost same as trekking keeping in view the approaching rainy season, your channel is giving a good guidance in choosing the right gear. Keep up the good work. Namaste. đđâșïž
We're glad to help! :)
Meditation camp sounds awesome. Could you please give more info?
@@meghaseth5815 my meditation camp in Rishikesh was due in August but temporarily stalled due to covid.
@@Vishal-hb4lk thats unfortunate. How do you find such meditation camps?
@@meghaseth5815 I have found it through a Quora answer, even u can attend the Himalayan camp by doing a 21 day meditation in home with their given audios, after that u need to submit their questionnaires on your experience of meditatin, camp is for free for all sincere spiritual seekers.
i went to decathlon to buy trekking shoes for the kedarnath December trek and I was suggested some very heavy leather ankle-length shoes . i wasn't sure about the leather although they looked sturdy , strong and water proof. what do you suggest?
Thnku sis for this valuable information..
It's good, very informative
I'm using trek shoes since 4years, atleast twice I twisted my sole and this shoe saved me. Also, waterproof is true. Validated.
Which trekking shoe do you use??
I wish I had seen this video before my trekk to Brighu wouldn't have disclocated my right ankle..đ
Suggest some hiking shoes which has grip as well as light weight. I am going to Sandakphu for hiking. I am not used to wear heavy shoes which you are showing. I have pain in my ankle after an accident. So I'm lil bit concerned. And I want to wear it casually some other time as well.
Thanks for information â€đ
I am planning Kailash yatra please suggest me which shoe i will purchase trek FORCLAZ 100/500/600or 700??
Not sure which shoes I should buy for Rupin pass (June 22 batch) as I dunno if there's going to be any snow âïž! Appreciate any help đđŒ
Your content is very helpful
Glad you think so!
Which of these shoes would be the best for trekking out to Hampta Pass trek in August?
My uses are rough to be honest and my shoes are easily torn out... Even though I use casually no same shoes has ever been for more than 2-3 months.... Should I wear trekking ones even casually?... My weight is heavy almost 75-80kgs... So carrying 500gms more won't be a problem... But I really need to know wearing trekking shoes would be good on regular?
What kind of shoes will one need for snow related activities
Really helpful.
Hello mam which shoes will be good for har ki doon in mid November?
I m using similar sole trek shoes from decathlon, they are slippery in sahyadri specially rock patches during monsoon when algea is formed due to heavy rains
If money is not an issue which trekking shoes would u recommend for Himalayan treks .
Very good teach.
Nice description. Whats the trekking shoe model that is displayed here?
Hi mam,for canadian weather and ice what are the best recommendations from decathelon and any other brand available in india
Quecha's Women's warm waterproof snow hiking shoes - SH500 Mid, is it a Good Trekking Shoes for High Altitude Trekking like Annapurna Circuit or Everest Base Camp ??
even in Snow ?
very helpful video
For kheerganga trek can we use normal running shoe instead of trekking shoe in summer
Very helpful đ
Very well explained...all points are imp. I would like to ask you , what kind of socks should wear while wearing trekking shoes. I am sure for winter and summer itâs diff. One more question what size we need to choose. I heard that 1 or 1/2 bigger as foot swallows while walking.
Glad you liked the video. You can wear normal sports socks in your shoes. Definitely not woolen socks. As for the size of your shoes, getting shoes a size bigger is definitely better, to give your toe box enough room for movement while descending.
Hi, I'm going on a Chandrashila trek for two days. So is it necessary for me to buy hiking shoes?
Hi Swathi. Sandeep this side please suggeste should i use Quechua hiking mh 100 shoes for daily use because i am flat Footed low arch so need more support i wear that shoes in decathlon suggeste me
Please suggest few trekking shoes ideal for Maharashtra/South Indian monsoon treks.
Thanks in advance.
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Hi...My name is Babu Mondal from Kolkata. I am going to CHAR DHAM 13th May 2022. Could you please guide me,
which Shoe I should buy and which things should carry on Chardham
I have planned to climb on
Chukromudi peak, Idukki district of Kerala so which shoes I should go for I mean I which one is best for me
I'm planning to visit Meghalaya next week, will trek a little to visit the living roots, mostly steps, do I still need to buy trekking shoes?
Is it necessary to buy knee high shoes ... as I tried the trek 100 but my ankle was hurting
We went to Sandakphu in January wearing sport shoes and converse shoes. :D
Anyways thanks for the video.
Was it uncomfortable while trekking?
@@ayeshabhattacharjee Not at all. Sports shoes are actually very comfortable while trekking. But again, high-ankle trekking shoes will provide support for your ankles.
@@rnilu86 thank you..
I did hamptha pass in trekking shoes..truly the decent was easy only since I had the right trekking shoes..thank you Swati
Thanks WOW THAT'S AWESOME đ
Very good video.
Hey, is it okay to buy Trek 100 on Myntra? As the price is same and I have some coupons
After 2 weeks my trek to north bengal region in darjeeling district. Trek will be for 5 days. Pls guide me what kind of shoe to purchase for this.
Also guide me for climbing on rock, what kind of shoe to wear
Which trekking shoes good for valley of flowers trekk?????
Hi Mam, I about to go for Basic Mountaineering Course, so which shoes would you recommend that'll last so much for a month as well as have a very nice wet grip? As its going to be rainy season in Arunachal in August.
Thanks in advance.
Pulkit Mantri In which institute you have applied for brother ?
Mam can running shoes is sufficient for belly of flowers
Ma'am I have a que. i.e. what is the difference between trekking shoes and hiking shoes
I need good shoe under range of 1000-2000 which is water proof and can be use for 1-2 day trekking
Can u suggest which shoes to wear for valley of flowers
Kedarnath trip karenge konsa shoe le..plz guide mam
Mam i am going on valley of flowers trek ... Should i buy the trekking shoes and practice with it for a week.... This is my first trek and i am 44yrs old... Pls give me info
Do waterproof shoe is important for Gocha La trek in Sikkim?
Very helpful
What about "SH520 X-Warm Mid" for snow trekking, please reply
i m going on kheerganga trek in jan 2020...what kind of shoes i need.....please help
There are different shoes for men n woman of trek 100. I want to know what actually different in that shoes.? What they have did different for woman shoes.?
I want to purchase light tracking shoes but not no from where.decathlon has a heavy shoes.I need for kedarnath.can u help me
We are going to kashmir trip in this December which shoes do we buy pls suggest
Hello India Hikes,
I tried on the Quechua Trek 100 after a lot of research but it's sole felt so hard on the feet, and my feet started aching just in 20mins. I wasn't sure if to buy. Unsure if I'm missing out on anything.Please advise.
Yes. That's called breaking in duration of a shoe.
obviously its risly but i have done my mostly trek in running shoes
Somebody give this guy a beer
@@MadM0nkey somebody, why don't you paytm me btw thanks for the love
you mentioned in one of your videos about NH150 that shoe shouldn't be waterproof as it needs to be breathable so that it doesn't smell too much but here trek 100 has waterproof on the inside, wouldn't that be a problem ?
Which will be better
Quechua or gomnear
Thank you thank you youâre sooo cool
I am planing for bura ghati trek and its mu frst trek. Will it be risky??
Can you please make a review video for Wide Toe Box hiking shoes? Some of us love to trek but with standard hiking shoes and into two hours into the trek they begin to give blisters which makes it very difficult to hike.
Hi, I am going to KuariPass in December. Please suggest shoe around Rs.2500..
did we can wear trekking shoes for playing badminton
Very helpful, thank you! From Pakistan đ”đ°
Any idea about trail running shoes vs hiking shoes
Where can i buy trekking shoes and essentials in Mumbai & pune??
Hi Swathy
Can I use a low rise hiking shoe coupled with ankle braces, instead of a high ankle shoe?
You could try doing that. I'm not very sure how comfortable it might be for long days of trekking, where you're walking for 5-6 hours. You can try and let us know too!
What is the price and where will i get them?
Hello!! I am going for basic mountaineering course, could you please suggest which one to buy - trail running shoes or decathlon trek 100 shoes?
Hi Hari. You may buy any trekking shoes just make sure that they are high ankle. As high ankle support shoes helps you to trek better.
Any shoe suggestions for trek in Sahyadri's ?
can trail running shoes be an option too??
I need good rain jacket...which can help me from rain ..I used several rain coat..after wearing cap also my hair got wet..I don't know how..I need something which can protect my hair from getting wet especially trekking in monsoon
You are working in decathlon ???
Can you please make a video about double layer snow climbing boots like la sportiva?
Ma'am you are right there are different shoes for different purpose.. But if I want to know whether trekking shoes can be used for different purpose.. It's all about our single earning money to invest... Trekking shoes cannot be used as running shoes.. But running shoes can be used as trekking shoes its all about ur will power...
Hiking boots absorb more shock from the sole, as well as support the ankle. However, running shoes can also be used, and if one uses inserts (extra inner soles), and thick socks, that can help cushion shocks to some extent. I have even used folded cardboard inside the running shoes. Feet will get more tired though, especially on rocky descents.
Well they are good I hv walked on huge boulders and snow in Kashmir, but it hurts real bad on my shin. It baffles everyone
Plz suggest trekking shoe for hardened ice??....it's been haunting me as I couldn't complete Tungnath coz of proper shoes for hardened ice....I saw ppl with snow shoes also slipping badly
my first trek will be to Annapurna Base Camp on Aug 25... wondering which shoes to go for... been to decathlon for trek 100 and 500 also. pls provide reviews for them and any more options to choose from...
Which one did you use at last?
Hi Swati, I am going for Deoband trek and it is a moderate trek, do I need to buy trekking shoes for it. Please suggest.
If you're going in October / November, you don't really need trekking shoes. Just make sure your sports shoes are not worn out / wearing out. They need to be in good condition to manage the long hours of trekking.