hiking boots

about hiking boots

Even if the only jungle you set foot in is the urban variety, hiking boots are a must in every shoe closet.

From exploring the great outdoors to hiking through Roman ruins, comfort is key in hiking boots because you depend on your feet to take you as far as you need to go - with stable, surefooted comfort. Quality counts, too. The last thing you need are shoddy hiking boots that conk out on you halfway through your hike. Top brands in hiking boots include The North Face, Columbia and Timberland to name a few.

Many true hiking boots can correspond to the terrain in which you'll wear them: light trails or the deep wilderness. Hiking boots should protect your foot from outdoor hazards, too, like rough branches, thorns and rocky terrain, critters, and, of course, moisture whether puddles or waterfall spray.

Air circulation is especially important in hot weather, while insulation is a must in cooler climes. Sorel, a leading name in cold-weather footwear since 1908, was the first bootmaker to combine leather uppers, rubber bottoms and removable felt liners to make warm, dry winter boots. From snowmobiling and hiking to sledding with the kids, their hiking boots go above and beyond.

One of the biggest trends in hiking boots for men and women are hybrid walking shoe/hiking boots. Sometimes called hiking shoes, this type of footwear looks and feels like a cross between athletic sneakers and hiking boots. They look fashionable off and on the trail and carry you from city life to wilderness exploration. Ideally, you need both styles in your shoe wardrobe, so you can choose heavy-duty hiking boots for serious expeditions and hiking shoes for smoother terrain.

ShoeMall carries hundreds of styles of hiking boots, all with free shipping to boot.

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