On my recent Hawaiian hiking adventure I took along a pair of the award winning Ahnu Sugarpine Air Mesh shoes. The women’s Sugarpine Air Mesh shoes are quite comfortable, since they fit and feel more like an athletic shoe than a low-top hiking shoe. The hot and wet climate of Hawaii was a perfect place …
Hiking Lady's Footwear Reviews
In my Hiking Lady Footwear Reviews I put various boots, shoes, and socks to the test. I know how to beat up gear, and as I go on hiking adventures I put to the test new gear! When stuff is great, I let you know, and when it is bad, I also let you know!
Heavy Duty Women’s Backpacking Boot
Vasque hiking shoes and boots have a reputation for being high quality yet affordable. Since proper fitting boots are arguably the most important item that any hiker needs, it is very important that you invest in a good pair that fit your feet well. All of us have different feet… some are wide, some are …
TevaSphere
Teva has been a long time leading outdoor footwear brand, and is known for making great quality water shoes and sandals. (See Hiking Lady’s review of the Teva Omnium Water Shoe). Now they have an innovative new footwear line called the TevaSphere that we’ve been putting to the test! The TevaSphere collection uses a modular …
Prospecs Trail Walk
Since 1981, Prospecs has developed unique walking shoes, and are now the #1 selling walking shoes in Korea. Prospecs are coming to the U.S., and they have incorporated their focus on performance through improved alignment, cushioning, and stability in the women’s Prospecs Trail Walk 402. Prospecs’ heritage is power walking, or “athletic walking” as they …
WrightSocks – A built in liner sock!
My goal on the trail is to be blister free… and for years have been wearing double socks – a liner sock and a thick outer layer hiking sock. For those of you who have tried it, you know it works! The inner sock wicks moisture (sweat) away from your feet, making it nearly impossible …
Vasque Taku Hiking Boots
Vasque hiking shoes and boots have a reputation for being high quality yet affordable. Since proper fitting boots are arguably the most important item that any hiker needs, it is very important that you invest in a good pair that fit your feet well. All of us have different feet… some are wide, some are …
Wolverine Fulcrum Boots
I’ve been testing a brand new heavy duty backpacking boot from Wolverine, the Wolverine Fulcrums. Wolverine makes a lot of military and backpacking boots, and as the name suggests, the Fulcrums are no exception to the tough nature of these boots! Pros: Excellent traction. Check out the soles on these boots (see picture)! The traction …
Merrell Solo Origins
Stylish light hiking shoes? That’s exactly what the new Merrell Solo Origins are! Merrell is well-known for their top quality hiking products, and since many Hiking Lady readers have been asking about low top hiking shoe alternatives, I decided to test out a pair of these Solo Origins low top hikers. Pros: Excellent tread. As …
A Left Sock for Your Left Foot?
Shoes and boots are designed to fit our right foot and left foot respectively, but why not socks? The highly regarded outdoor company Keen Footwear has jumped on the latest technology of socks that are designed specifically for each foot. So does a foot specific sock really make a difference? Check out how the Keen …
Italian Trekking Socks
Italian clothes and shoes are known for their high quality… how about Italian hiking socks? I heard about Vitalsox trekking socks, Italian-made socks with several unique features, and have tested them out. How they work: Made with “silver”. Vitalsox Trekking socks are made with Silver Drystat. I learned that the Ancient Greeks and Romans used …