That hiker's comment about my boots changed my whole packing list

Last month on the Appalachian Trail near Damascus, a thru-hiker stopped me and said my boots looked like they weighed more than my pack. I was carrying 42 pounds with a 4-pound boot setup and thought I was fine. After that I switched to trail runners and trimmed my gear down to 28 pounds. Has anyone else made a similar switch after getting unsolicited trail advice?

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