Hiking Shoes and Climbing shoes

Hiking shoes are very different from climbing shoes. I am going to cover hiking shoes first and then climbing shoes second.

Hiking shoes are made as light weight day hikers that give decent support, are light weight and have materials that allow some air circulation while you are hiking to keep your feet cooler. Hiking shoes are an all around good choice for your day hikes in a variety of terrain.

Climbing shoes on the the other hand a quite different. They are purpose built for rock climbers. They are very light weight and their primary function is to give the climber a good grip on the climbing surface. They actually look very different from other types of shoes. Although "wedge shoes" might sound like the kind of shoes you might want for rock climbing, they are very different that what you really need.

Hiking shoes for Urban hiking

When you are hiking, even in town you want the right type of shoe. We aren't talking about evening pumps here, but specially made shoes for hiking.

Hiking shoes come is a variety of styles. On the lighter end of the spectrum are hiking shoes that are made for urban hiking. This kind of hiking is on a combination of concrete and groomed trails. This kind of hiking calls for a light weight shoe with a medium to light tread pattern.

If you end up with a boot or shoe that is overkill for urban hiking you will drag extra weight around, you will get tired sooner and your feet will be hot before they need to be. Get the right boot or hiking shoe for urban trails and you will enjoy your hikes even more.