I'm hiking Gulf Hagus. I am new to hiking. I regrettably have not yet purchased hiking boots. It's raining tonight so the trails might be slippery, and it's supposed to be very windy tomorrow.

http://www.northmainewoods.org/gulfhagas.html
^This website says "sturdy footwear (not sandals or sneakers)" should be worn.

I don't want to bail on the people I'm going with. Would it be okay to go in Asics running shoes, or bad idea?