Best overall
The shoe most people on a teahouse trek should actually be wearing
Merrell Moab 3 (low)
Low-cut, wide toe box, minimal break-in
Wide enough for feet that swell over a fortnight and comfortable from day one — the sole is soft, so it is the wrong shoe the moment you carry your own heavy pack.
Roomy toe box, which is where most trekkers actually hurt
No break-in worth the name
Cheap enough to replace after one big trip
Soft midsole under a heavy load
No ankle support on loose descents
Upper wears through faster than leather
Not for you if: You are carrying 15 kg yourself, or you have rolled an ankle before. Take the boot.
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