Ooo another opportunity for me to talk about how great crocs are 
(See Hiking / approach shoes)
Trail running shoes: La Sportiva helios 2.0
Preferred use: trail running
Pros: Soft and bendy sole that is stil durable, fits like a glove (I have never owned a shoe that molds to your feet like this one does)
Cons: Pricey
Other comments: Can be purchased at runners edge in Stellenbosch
Hiking / approach shoes: Crocs (Original) and socks
Preferred use: trail running / day hiking / multi-day hiking / long distance hiking / other (kloofing / camp shoes)
Pros: Dries quickly, lightweight, breathable, roomy fit that prevents blisters, good grip (except in deep mud, gravel and ice), easy to remove and put on.
Cons: No ankle support (but that is a social construct in my opinion (unless you have an ankle injury)), less support on the bottom of your foot (I only start to notice it on like day 3 of a 5 day hike though so it’s not so bad), feet get cold in cold conditions (obviously), thorns (not a problem in the western cape)
Other comments: I go into more detail here: Best shoes for Kloofing - #5 by Spaniel
Also: I have hiked the drakensberg and a few other multi day hikes (with a 20+kg bag on my back) in socks and crocs. I do all my day hikes in crocs. I have gone running in crocs (came 2nd in a parkrun with crocs, and also a 15km trail run with 600m elevation gain) but I will admit running shoes would be better suited. Wearing wetsuit socks and crocs is the best option for kloofing. I use the socks to prevent chafing and add some extra grip inside.
Hiking boots: I have some waterproof Merrells
Preferred use: Snow (thats it)
Pros: Keeps feet warm in cold conditions
Cons: Heavy, bulky, feels like my foot and ankle is incased in a concrete block.
Other comments: I think hiking boots are the definition of over-engineered.
My style of hiking for multi-day and long-distance hikes:
Between Fast-and-light and “normal”