Light Hiking Boots

Treat your feet right with the proper light hiking boot footwear. Search through the large variety of hiking shoes, hiking boots, socks and athletic footwear.

If you're bent on exploring and Hiking and wearing Boots or Shoes that can seem to be too heavy for your feet, you might consider light hiking boots or trail boots as they are sometimes called. These boots are designed for mainly day hiking and are light weight, breathable, flexible and are extremely comfortable to wear. The are not as supportive and durable as a rugged work boot.

Shop for your pair here at our Hiking Boot Shop. Choose from different Hiking Footwear Retailers thereby giving yourself a variety of on and off trail boot styles to choose from.

For extended backpacking and mountaineering you'll want a more durable boot. Especially for carrying heavier loads, you'll want a more supportive fit and ankle protection. Footwear that stands up to rough terrain needs to be sturdy, provide foot protections and durable for surefootedness for the rough trails.

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Higher cut boots afford you leverage and greater ankle support. On cross country treks and irregular trails they will prove more comfortable. Also with heavier loads or longer distance hikes, they prove their worth more than a light hiking boot. For day trips, mid-cut boots or low-cut shoes are just fine.

Mid sole materials that use ethylene vinyl acetate named EVA, creates a shock absorber cushion and is generally lighter as a mid sole in hiking footwear. Other materials used for stabilization include polyurethane and thermoplastic urethane. Shanks of nylon, plastic or steel add more load bearing stiffness to a boot. Semi-flexible inserts help stabilize your forefoot and protect them from foreign objects.

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