The Best Outdoor Shoes

Hiking and other outdoor sports are much more enjoyable when you are fully prepared. Often this means having the right gear, especially on your feet. Finding the proper footwear for outdoor activities not only helps you to feel more comfortable, but it also has long-term effects that can correct posture, alleviate muscle cramps and help to maintain the alignment of your body. The best outdoor shoes allow you to feel more enthusiastic about the outdoor environment, whether for sport or leisure.

  1. Hi-Tec Auckland WP

    • Apart from being a reliable outdoor shoe, the Hi-Tec Auckland is also affordable and stylish. For casual strolling or trail running, the Hi-Tec Auckland is styled like a standard trainer, but with the support and protection of a real walking shoe. Made from seam-sealed suede leather, this dark-brown and yellow shoe offers waterproof protection (WP) and a lightweight midsole with a carbon rubber outsole. It comes with a removable sockliner.

    Columbia Sea Ray

    • The Sea Ray is a practical and stylish shoe for any water and boat activities. Designed after classic boat deck footwear, the Sea Ray also holds up in performance, with quick-drying leather and mesh inserts and rust-resistant hardware. This white and navy-blue boating shoe also has a cushioning footbed and a gripping sole for durable traction that leaves no surface marks.

    Merrell Chameleon Wrap Slam Gore-Tex XCR

    • Although not the best choice for trail running due to its midheight cuff, the Merrell Chameleon Wrap Slam Gore-Tex ranks with the "Best Performance" on Fitness Footwear's Outdoor Shoes listing. This shoe adapts to all weather conditions and temperatures, leaving you neither too cold nor too hot. Airy and waterproof, the Merrell Chameleon Wrap Slam Gore-Tex is perfect for almost any type of outdoor activity, keeping you comfortable even in the most severe weather.