We’ve been conditioned for many years to assume that if you need footwear for hiking, you need to buy a pair of boots. You should make sure that they’re rigid for ankle support and waterproof to keep your feet nice and dry, right?
Well, it turns out that shoes are a better choice than boots for most hiking scenarios. Before you profess your love for hiking boots, let us say that neither one is perfect for every scenario. If your boots have served you well, that makes us happy. That said, let us make a case for hiking shoes over boots.

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