Yes, you can use regular hiking boots, I managed well in my Merrel Moab+crampons but I did run into few people who managed even in (trail?) running shoes (not recommended at all). A lot of PCT'ers showed in microspikes but then they weren't doing the chute (though plenty managed chutes on microspikes) Just aim to get done before sunrise when snow is still frosty.
I glissaded down the chute about 1:30pm, pretty much mashed potato. Could come to stop digging my heals in and using ice-ax bar to control speed, left with a sore/numb right arm. Took a lot of strength to get any control (worth all the hours saved )
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