Hi! I'm going to be walking from St Ives to Penzance on the South West Coast Path over 5 days in mid-July this year. And maybe a day hike near Lizard. I'm planning to buy some new trail runners and am really torn between getting waterproof or not.
In particular, I'm looking at the Salewa Pedroc 2 PTX or not PTX. (Powertex is Salewa's own waterproofing which claims to be breathable.) I own a pair of old Salomon mid-height hiking boots with a gore-tex lining which I wore for the WHW last May, but I'm thinking maybe trail runners will be more suitable for this trip. I've only ever had gore-tex lined hiking boots/trail runners.
Is it typically wet/muddy in July along that section? Do you reckon my feet will get super hot at that time of year with waterproofing? From what I understand, weather in Cornwall can be all over the place.
Any thoughts or advice on footwear would be much appreciated! I'll also be carrying a pack with all my stuff, but not camping.
(I live in Canada near Banff, so it would be great if the runners are versatile here too.)
Thanks so much!! :)