waterproof hiking shoe, sand

The first thing I noticed about these shoes, just taking them out of the box, is that they are heavy. These are not lightweight hiking shoes. These are designed to protect my feet when I’m hiking. The soles are thick, the heels are reinforced, the toes are solid. I can feel safe in these shoes, whether I’m hiking on a mountain or through the mall (holiday shopping can be brutal).

The shoes are cute, and the tongue is designed to make it easy to put on. The laces and strong and easy to tighten or loosen. And the sole is thick and designed to keep me from slipping. As someone who may be a tad clumsy at times (ahem), I appreciate the extra traction. There is memory foam inside, which make my arches happy.

The one drawback to these shoes is that they feel a little narrow to me. I can still wear them comfortably, but I have to use a thin sock. If I want to use a thick wool hiking sock. then the shoes are too tight to be comfortable. And I do like thick socks. But for warner weather hiking, these will be perfect for me. I love how they keep my feet feeling protected and safe from the uncertainties of nature.