my climate is hot and wet, sand and not rock, and not very much thorn...and I'm not a hiker or camper, so my everyday shoe is a lot lighter than for most of you

most likely to have on EDC.... New Balance 410

I'm amazed by the number of people wearing shoes (flip flops/sandals) that they couldn't walk a mile in

I supponate so change out shoes about every two years, and the older pair go into the car ... same with prescription glasses..shoes next to bed

have tried Bates side zip 8" boots for tactical matches, and I find that the NB work better...use North Face mids for Ft Benning as there are a lot of crushed rock to walk on

for relief from wet ground ...Teva sandals to let feet dry

retired now, but dress code at school allowed athletic shoes

shoot all local matches (pistol and 3gun) with the New Balance

I think I've actually found the best compromise in what I now wear...for me the technology breakthrough is the moisture wicking socks... polypropylene stuff like generic UnderArmor