CAN I WEAR TRAIL SHOES ON KILIMANJARO? This is a frequently asked question, as everyone has a favorite pair of comfortable runners, and they are often reluctant to switch to a more robust form of footwear. As a general rule, however, We strongly recommends choosing a mid to heavy weight waterproof hiking boot for this mountain, with a stiff sole, at least a 3/4 shank of either steel or plastic, and a mid-height ankle cuff with multiple lacing eyes to provide a variety of tying options. That might strike you as overkill, but consider why we do that: Kilimanjaro is a big mountain, with rugged, sometimes wet and slippery variable terrain. It can rain so hard that the trails might be 6″ deep in water, impossible to keep feet dry in low topped or non-waterproof boots.On summit night temps may be well below freezing and the upper route may have several inches of fresh snow. This is not a place for low-topped shoes, no matter how comfy they may be.The sort of footwear we recommend will
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