Either REI or Casual Adventure should be fine, I've bought from both; but Casual Adventure has hooked us up in a raffle before so that's a big plus in my book!
I'm not sure what NOLS requires but I'm the trail-runner camp too. I prefer the lighter weight and better general comfort. For reference, I normally hike with a 55 liter pack weighing 25 or 30 lbs at most, and on a long trip average 10 miles a day and rarely do more than 15 in a day. There have been some studies related to the ankle support that high tops offer and I don't think there is any conclusive evidence that high tops or low tops are better, here's a random website documenting one study: http://www.livestrong.com/article/405068-do-high-top-basketball-shoes-prevent-sprained-ankles/
From my experience, I've rolled my ankles in heavy leather boots and trail runners, I don't think it matters too much. The boots are more expensive but last a lot longer than the trail runners, so pricing may be a wash or favor boots.
Dalton
-- I'm not sure what NOLS requires but I'm the trail-runner camp too. I prefer the lighter weight and better general comfort. For reference, I normally hike with a 55 liter pack weighing 25 or 30 lbs at most, and on a long trip average 10 miles a day and rarely do more than 15 in a day. There have been some studies related to the ankle support that high tops offer and I don't think there is any conclusive evidence that high tops or low tops are better, here's a random website documenting one study: http://www.livestrong.com/article/405068-do-high-top-basketball-shoes-prevent-sprained-ankles/
From my experience, I've rolled my ankles in heavy leather boots and trail runners, I don't think it matters too much. The boots are more expensive but last a lot longer than the trail runners, so pricing may be a wash or favor boots.
Dalton
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