Black Girls Hike - Favorite Hiking Boots

Hiking boots are critical to your comfort and performance on the trail.

They are often fit with essential features that will save you a lot of pain and heartache while out hiking that regular sports performance shoes don’t have. These features include:

· Toe caps – added protection to keep your toes and toenails safe when/if you hit your toes on rocks while navigating outdoor terrain.

· Traction – hiking boots have special soles for increased traction. Traction keeps you from slipping while walking up or down hills.

· Waterproof Material – because most hiking boots are waterproof, you won’t have to worry about wet socks when walking across a stream or river.

From lightweight day hikers to heavy-duty footwear for serious backpacking, below are some of our favorite hiking boots.

1. Columbia Firecamp 200g Waterproof Hiking Boots

Category: Lightweight for long-lasting comfort

Hightop/Lowtop: Hightop for great ankle support

Waterproof: Yes

Price: $99.99

2. Columbia Trailstorm Waterproof Hiking Shoes

Category: Lightweight for long-lasting comfort. Perfect for miles on a trail

Hightop/Lowtop: Lowtop for comfortability

Waterproof: Yes

Price: $99.99

3. Merrell Moab Speed Solution Dye Hiking Shoes

Category: Lightweight for long-lasting comfort

Hightop/Lowtop: Lowtop

Waterproof: Yes

Price: $129.99

4. Merrell Thermo Cross 3 Mid Waterproof Boots, Ice

Category: Lightweight for long-lasting comfort. Perfect for miles on a trail

Hightop/Lowtop: Hightop

Waterproof: Yes

Price: $159.99

5. Vans Sk8-Hi GORE-TEX MTE3 Shoes

Category: Lightweight for long-lasting comfort

Hightop/Lowtop: Hightop

Waterproof: Yes

Price: $164.99

6. Vans Ultrarand EXO Hi MTE-2 Shoes

Category: Lightweight for long-lasting comfort

Hightop/Lowtop: Hightop

Waterproof: Yes

Price: $169.99

Let us know what you think. What are your favorite hiking boots?

Happy hiking!