Summer hiking shoe essentials
- Hueglist
- May 25
- 3 min read
When it comes to hiking shoes and camping shoes for that matter, everyone is gonna have a different set of parameters they need met, and I am gonna do my best to cover what I believe are the essentials with a few of my little tips and thoughts thrown in from my several hundred days camping and many many miles hiked.
Part 1 - Low cut hiking / general use outdoors
Call me a dork, but I wear some version of a low cut hiking shoe most of the time. I have found them the most comfy and also are a nice option to be ready for anything while still having a little style. Kinda...
I would highly advise the vent version of all of these as linked above where available (not the juxt)
The Salomon's are an excellent choice for a lightweight rigid sole option that really makes you feel confident in your footing on uneven surfaces. #Quicklaces ( initially I thought these would be a gimmick, but now I am mad about anything else. The adjustability you get with these vs lace up shoes is nuts and you will love it)
The Vasque #Juxt is an awesome option that I wear quite often now in all seasons but usually when it's cooler as they are non vent and have suede uppers. They're super comfortable with a generous heel cushion and plenty of toe box space.
On a similar note to the Salomon's, the Nortiv 8 uses a very similar quick lace system and is also awesome for the same reasons. These are awesome #lightweightoptions and at a great price with hefty features.
Moabs have been around and highly popular for years and years now, and now on version 3.
I rode some #moab 2's all the way into the ground and learned plenty from them. I had a goretex model which was excellent for rain and snow (even river and creek crossings that go poorly...) I have found moabs seem to be a love or hate fit though. Some people complain about heel movement due to foot shape but they work great for me and several friends over the span of 3+ years of #hardcoreoutdoor use.
Part 2 - over ankle options with waterproof alternatives for some models. I prefer over ankles for 3/4 seasons with summer being the time I usually opt for lower cut options unless I am planning on doing some #rockscrambling or #climbing on a particular trail or something, but wanting more ankle support is understandable and advised if it is a concern.
Thanks for checking this selection out and I hope you gained some insight into some boot / shoe related paths and reasons you may or may not take them. Follow us for more!
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