Hiking Shoes – Waterproof Membrane, Grip Outsole and Reinforced Toe

Hiking Shoes – Dry Feet on a Trail That Turned Wet

A low hiking shoe with a waterproof membrane in the upper and a lugged outsole for grip on loose ground. The toe is reinforced against stones and roots, and the collar is padded where the ankle sits. Built for unpaved paths rather than pavement.

Why choose waterproof hiking shoes?

On a wet trail the water gets in over the top of the shoe, not up through the sole. A membrane stops that while still letting vapor from inside move out. It is the part that decides whether you turn back at the halfway point.

• Waterproof membrane — keeps rain and puddles out while vapor moves outward.
• Lugged outsole — bites into mud, wet grass and loose gravel.
• Reinforced toe cap — takes the knock when the path has stones in it.
• Padded collar — sits softly against the ankle over long distances.
• Metal lace eyelets — hold tension so the fit stays where you set it.

The walk keeps going after the weather changes its mind.

Wear them on a few shorter walks before taking on a long route. Clean them with water and a soft brush and let them dry away from a radiator; a washing machine damages the membrane. Loosen the laces fully before pulling them on to keep the eyelets straight.

Specifications

• Waterproof, breathable membrane
• Lugged grip outsole
• Reinforced toe cap and padded collar
• Lace closure through metal eyelets
• Eight sizes in the 35 to 42 run

Put them on for the first wet walk of the fall.