I'm looking for something to use for simple hikes in the low desert and for various off road walks. I own some fivefingers and Saucony Peregrines. Important features include good tread and light weight/low profile. I like my Peregrines, but they are a little on the bulky side. What footwear do you all like for this sort of…
Background: I have a mild aortic valve leak and take beta-blockers for hypertension (hbp is extra bad with a leaky valve). When I saw my cardiologist in November and told him I was interested in lifting, he told me to limit it to 100lbs for upper body and 200 lbs for lower body. The reasoning is that lifting raises bp…
