What is the lightest/best hiking boot or shoe?

So my hiking boots don't really fit me properly. They're a bit too big. When I tried them on, I fitted nicely with my sister's thicker hiking socks. The pair of hiking socks I have are much thinner which means I don't fit the shoe as well. However, when...

I want a good hiking shoe, I'm not too sure, but a mid-boot hiking shoe? I'm going to be going on just day hikes and maybe a few multi-day overnight excursions, and I'm ...show more

I've had a pair of New Balance tennis shoes for about two years now, and they're getting more than a little beat up. I don't have the means to buy several pairs at once, so I usually end up buying a new pair and wearing them out over a year or two. This...

In October, I will be going on an extensive backpacking trip across Europe, and I'm looking to buy (and break in) some hiking boots well before I go. [more inside] These boots will be my only set of footwear for the trip, and must be good for extensive...

I'm looking for a women's winter hiking boot / trail shoe. Specifications inside.. I've searched previous AskMes but found only questions regarding women's stylish winter footwear or snow boots, neither of which I'm looking for (although there were some...

I've been wearing Montrails, but they're really a trail running shoe. Since I had my ankle fused, I'm hiking some fairly rugged terrain, again, so I'm looking for comfort, stability and, of course, style. No peep toed, though!

Hi there, this summer I am going to be horseback riding across Mongolia. I am looking for a comfortable shoe that I can basically live in for the entire trip and it should be good for extensive walking and riding. After doing a little research, what...

I am taking a trip to Estes Park, Colorado this summer (End of June) and am planning doing a 6-10 mile summit hike each day for 5 days. The trails I am looking at (Twin Sisters, Deer ...show more