You'd think I'd know by now. Everyone keeps telling me "you can't hike without hiking boots" and "that's really bad for your feet," but I HATE hiking boots. They're bulky and gross. My chucks work just fine. Lord. Every time someone says "you can't hike in those" i have to respond with a very mature "Oh yeah? Watch me!" and go sprinting up the path, which of course is laced in ice because it's Ja…