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!
Yesterday at my local REI used gear sale I picked up a pair of these Vasque Blurs in almost mint condition for just $30! (I don’t want to boast but that was a STEAL!) I love my Vasque Kotas but for the price I couldn’t pass up having a new pair of Vasque shoes. My …
We finally have snow in the local Southern California mountains, so I decided to give my Columbia Women’s Winter Trek Omni-Tech Boots a try on a snowshoeing trip last weekend. Columbia Sportswear asked me to check out these new boots, specifically designed for women to wear hiking, snowshoeing, or on outdoor winter adventures (including throwing …
My Vasque Kota hiking shoes are my go-to hiking shoes for fitness hikes, winter walking, and any of my weekend ramblings that take me off a paved path! On weeknights when I’m not sharing my hiking tips with the world on Hiking Lady, I round up some friends and go hiking around the local hills. …
I have found that SmartWool hiking socks are the best out there. They wick moisture away from my feet really well (so I never get blisters), are durable, and fit well. Unlike a lot of other wool products on the market, SmartWool doesn’t itch and is soft and comfortable. SmartWool makes some women’s specific socks, …
I bought a pair of these Teva Women’s Omnium Water Shoes for kayaking, and I use them for light summer hiking as well. (They’re great when waterfalls are involved!) I have put them to the test through many days of kayaking and summer hiking… Before I bought my pair Tevas, I often would get sunburns …
Every pair trail running shoes, hiking boots, or backpacking boots will include the manufacturers’ insoles, which generally are low quality and offer limited support. If you spend a lot of time running, hiking, or backpacking, I highly recommend you invest in a pair of Superfeet or other enhanced insoles. I first bought a pair of …
These SmartWool liner socks are very durable and highly moisture wicking. Why do you need to wear a liner sock underneath your regular hiking sock? Check out my Hiking Sock & Sock Liners information page. I’ve got pairs in black and white, and I prefer the black because they look better after many seasons of …
After searching high and low at my local outdoor retail shops for a pair of women’s mountaineering boots, I ended up buying a pair online. Apparently Southern California retailers don’t think that women like to hike in cold, snowy conditions, or snowshoe. Since I love doing both, I did a bunch of research and ended …
As I’ve discussed in my hiking sock gear advice page and my Blister Prevention Tips page, one of the best way to prevent blisters when hiking is to wear liner socks underneath a bulkier hiking sock. When I first saw the Injinji toe sock liners at the store, I was skeptical. I wondered how my …
My Asolo Stynger boots are the best pair of hiking boots I’ve ever owned, and by far the most comfortable. I’ve worn them on rugged terrain: in snow, rain, sand, and mud, and they’re still going strong! Because the upper of the boot is constructed of a mix of synthetic materials and leather, they are …