Hiking Shoes For Beginners

Explore the great outdoors with ease by choosing the perfect hiking shoes for beginners. With so many options to choose from, it's important to pick the right shoes to avoid getting lost or overwhelmed. Discover some of the best hiking shoes for novices here.

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HOKA Women's Speedgoat 6 Trail Running Shoes

HOKA Women's Speedgoat 6 Trail Running Shoes

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WAS: $154.99*

(7)

best for: trail running, hiking weight: 8. 20 oz heel- to- toe drop: 5. 00 mm vegan ... refined with a breathable woven textile upper to keep your feet cool and comfortable plusher dual gusset tongue comfortably protect the foot from debris late stage meta- rocker provides a...

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5 Loeee
I have bought many different kinds of Hoka ’s, they all are fantastic!

5 DespSeekSusan
Got these specifically for my hikimg trip hikimg rim to. rim. Grand Canyon, super comfortable, sturdy yet flexible. I have bunions and toe box very forgiving.

5 kj92
I have several pairs of Hoka. These ones caught my eye due to the color purple being in them. Happy I purchased them. They are so comfortable!

5 AMCEsq
I purchased these for Havasupai Falls Hike and have found them to be very comfortable, true to size, and doing well on some rough trails

4 Deniseann73
Great shoe for walking. Extremely comfortable. I would highly recommend this shoe.

ON Men's Cloudrock Waterproof Low Shoes
  • Black/Black
  • Hunter/Black

ON Men's Cloudrock Waterproof Low Shoes

$179.99

(4)

cushioned, comfortable and lightweight, the cloudrock low wp feels secure yet fast on your feet. ... lightweight and waterproof great for casual

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5 Moan
I got these for my husband they fit good he love them.

5 Jus8
I work in production I 'm on my feet 12hrs would n't recommend no other shoes.

5 Brandon77
I bought these for work to wear in the rain. They are great and very comfortable

HOKA Men's Transport GTX Shoes

HOKA Men's Transport GTX Shoes

$174.99

(6)

weather- ready ride perfect for hiking, lifestyle, and walking uses gore- tex invisible fit with 70% recycled polyester face fabric for enhanced moisture management cordura® main mesh with 100% recycled polyester 360- degrees of reflectivity provides a higher visibility after dark...

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5 MountainRob
These are my first Hoka's and I am thrilled with them so far. They are extremely comfortable and I love the easy single- pull lacing. My only gripe is of course the incredibly high price for them($ 175 plus tax).

5 N please
I traveled to France, Paris streets are rough on American feets, I felt NO PAIN, very comfortable

5 Offshores
I ’ ve been breaking in the GTX and find it is exactly what I was looking for in a walking shoe. The zip closure is convenient and allows you to loosen or tighten the shoes “ on the fly ” when you need to make an adjustment. I ’ m no longer a runner but the GTX shoes are just as good for long walks.

5 Jeftey J
Excellent walking shoes. Most comfortable shoes I ’ ve ever purchased and I recommended for walking long distances.

4 Eye Spy
I 've been wearing these sneakers for about 2 months now. Great for the winter season, all waterproof. Functional for everyday walking, but stylish to wear casual at work. Some what expensive, but I feel worth the price. Happy feet= Happy life. 1

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HOKA Women's Hopara 2 Hiking Sandals

HOKA Women's Hopara 2 Hiking Sandals

$134.99

(5)

The feel of the shoe is so freeing for my feet, makes all other shoes feel sad and confining. ... Great shoe my feet get hot real easy but these shoes are so airy I love

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5 Arlan
Great product and very comfortable. Casual wear for daily walk

5 Hawk23
They fit well and provide support for water and land activities. They provide protection from rocks, sticks, whatever might be in your path.

5 koko3
they are very comfortable and have people say they like the looks of them

5 Alacran
I got this pair of hoka for my wife and she loves them and feels real comfortable

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Timberland Kids' Mt. Maddsen Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots
  • Dark Brown

Timberland Kids' Mt. Maddsen Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots

$69.99-$84.99

WAS: $79.99-$84.99*

(123)

Took the shoes hiking around europe and the shoes held up very well. ... Great waterproof boot! ... I ordered. 5 size bigger on my second one for better comfort when I wear thick socks even though they are true to

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5 Hever33
Very comfortable& sturdy. Have bought them in different sizes for all my boys. The only boots that fit right& perfect for hiking or walking through snow.

5 IrishBob
I purchased these in- store for one of our kids- they are sturdy and excellent quality. They are true to size and easy to tie. I would n't hesitate to get them another pair!

5 JaylaT
I bought these for a trip for my daughter in March to break in early and she really likes them and they are comfortable!

5 Cebrinag
Purchased as a gift for my son. Great quality and looks really nice.

5 Actual waterproof boots
My son is a Boy Scout and camps once a month…these are our 2nd pair…. only true waterproof boot!

Columbia Men's Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof Hiking Boots
  • Elk/Black

Columbia Men's Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof Hiking Boots

$74.99-$99.99

(801)

These are great hiking shoes, comfortable and rugged. ... They are a great looking shoe. ... I found this boot to be one of the most comfortable hiking boots. ... Very comfortable, light and with very good

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5 Rabb113
I bought these a few weeks ago because I deal with a lot of water at work and they said waterproof. And I ’ ve had other boots that were supposed to be waterproof but these are what they say. Awesome, comfortable, and made very well.

5 AndrewG
Super comfortable, I just love walking in these. I have worn out the bottom sole and will be getting another pair. Nothing on the shoe itself has worn out or failed, only worn the sole from so much use.

5 ANAR402
Got this for my husband. He absolutely loves it. Very comfortable, the color is nice( Grey) and light weight. Goes well with jeans and sweats.

5 Dumbdum98
I bought the boot about a month ago for work, they 're excellent to keep your foot dry and warm. They 're also lightweight and well padded

5
Amazing comfort boots good quality warm not heavy.

Columbia Women's Newton Ridge Plus Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots
  • Elk/Mountain Red
  • Dark Stone

Columbia Women's Newton Ridge Plus Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots

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WAS: $99.99*

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I choose them as a regular day shoes because the design is really pretty when compared to others. ... Excellent hiking shoe. ... Most comfortable boots I ’ ve ever

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5 TravelGirl
[ LOVE these shoes!!! So cute and comfortable. Needed warm, waterproof shoes with traction for a trip to Iceland. Straight out of the box these boots were comfy- no break in time necessary. Running around, prepping for trip, they kept my feet warm and dry in negative temps and snow. Standing for 4+ hours at a time, no problem. These were the only shoes I took on my 7- day trip: walking, hiking, ice, snow, rain, airports, shopping on cobblestone streets- you name it, I did it and my feet felt great. Fortunately I did not experience standing in deep snow or excessive rain, so I ca n't speak to how waterproof they are in extreme climates- but the limited rain and snow I encountered my feet stayed dry. Traction was good on snow and ice, I did n't slip or slide once. Use the website measurements to choose your size- it was spot on. These boots look amazing on- they do not make your feet look big and the cream color with the pink laces... cute, cute, cute!!! Bought them to wear on my trip, will happily be wearing them all the time. Do n't hesitate to purchase these boots, you will not be disappointed!

5 Hibs
[ I my foot is wide, so I was bummed out when I saw the 8w size was sold out. I loved the look of these boots so much, I decided to take a gamble and just order the regular 8 and I 'm glad I did; they fit perfectly! I 'll even have plenty of room for my thick socks. I purchased these for our trip to Iceland in later this year. They 're so nice looking, I 'll certainly be wearing them before and after the trip. They 're feminine and match well with skinny jeans and leggings. They also feel sturdy/well made, with a nice grip. I will definitely be feeling more confident and safe trekking outdoors in Iceland with these boots.

5 Christy
[ The boots are very comfortable and I feel the support in ankle area.

5 Rosana
[ Perfect hiking shoes! I love the colors. They are very comfortable. I ordered a size up to wear with hiking socks.

5 Shelly True
[ This is an excellent replacement for another Columbia hiker I had for so long the sole was replaced once cause the upper was still in good shape. Those are now kept in my car cause these new ones are so comfortable and stylish

Altra Men's Experience Wild Trail Running Shoes
  • Gray/Orange
  • Black

Altra Men's Experience Wild Trail Running Shoes

$144.99

(90)

best for: trail running, all- day trail running, technical trail running, hiking heel- to- toe drop: 4mm stack height: 28mm/32mm weight: 10 oz/ 283 g ... shape gives you plenty of room to help your toes move freely, with a secure midfoot zero to low drop is built to place your fit...

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5 Melbox
Good looking shoe. Comfortable roomy toe but not too wide! The color says black…they are not exactly black…more of an Army green. But I come from a military family so I ’ m OK with the color!!

5 Nate
Amazing trail shoe, zero blisters or slips after a 15mile challenging trail run in hills of Vermont. Only wore them a total of 5 miles prior. They are ready to roll right out of the box!!

5 MT
Go half size up. Great shoe and appreciate Altra offering an option that is not zero drop. Hope to see more color options and fingers crossed that it stays. My go to shoes for just about everything!

5 J Daniels
first hike rubber tip on one toe of one shoe starting to peel back. I do n't recall catching my toe on something. I have the altra gators and( not just this shoe but others) the laces do n't go far enough towards to toes so you ca n't use the lace hook on the gator. I push the gator fabric through some laces as a workaround. Other than these 2 minor things I love them

5 Dave
I wear these everyday walking on concrete. I love the support and the wide toe box.

Columbia Men's Vertisol Trail Shoes
  • Black/Silver
  • Tusk/Quarry

Columbia Men's Vertisol Trail Shoes

$69.99

(1)

built to be durable and supportive deflection domes in the forefoot and heel reduce load impact for better comfort and rebound the traction rubber sole keeps you sure- footed on the move flex grooves in the forefoot provide flexibility and better push off mesh upper with synthetic overlays for...

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5 Bunky36
I bought these shoes for work because I stand all day. They are comfortable and easy to break in.

Merrell Men's Nova 4 Trail Shoes

Merrell Men's Nova 4 Trail Shoes

$129.99

(14)

pro& trade; foam midsole for lightweight comfort that lasts merrell quantum grip& trade; durable rubber outsole that enables confidence in the most extreme trail

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5 Holden
Comfortable and stylish. I paired these with a cap the same color as the green soul, black t- shirt and khaki pants. I get tons of compliments from the ladies.

5 JD Colorado
Okay, this is the first show in I don ’ t know how long that I was elated with the fit and comfort. I didn ’ t buy them for running, rather ahead for a walking trip to London and Paris this summer. So lightweight, great feeling around my feet and the slight curve for the sole is… just wow. Well done you.

5 DS
This show was comfortable right out of the box excellent cushion.

5 RRajistan
The shoes were purchased to walk the camino and they are very comfortable. There is also a wide toe space.

5 Stum
Walk a lot in the city and have wide feet, these have been great!

Columbia Women's Peakfreak Hera Outdry Waterproof Shoes
  • Cumulus Grey/Teal
  • Soft Taupe/Sea Salt

Columbia Women's Peakfreak Hera Outdry Waterproof Shoes

$129.99

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reach for the peaks with these all- day- comfortable columbia women ’s hiking shoes, featuring specially designed flex zones that give your feet room to

Merrell Men's Wrapt Mid Waterproof Shoes
  • Tobacco
  • Black/Gum

Merrell Men's Wrapt Mid Waterproof Shoes

$129.99

(73)

They have the perfect amount of sole thickness.. you won ’ t be experiencing ground feel with these but they are wonderful for that in between boot, not a standard hiker like the Moab but not super thin

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5 RS
Very comfortable right out of the box and they have great traction, I wear them every single day highly recommended Wish Merrell would make a men ’s black pair and a brown pair without the camo looking bottom 👍👍

5 Peter
Fit and feel great. Love the foot shape. Back height is a little low for snow, but makes the ankle very agile, which is great. Laces stay tight and secure.

5 Bmeine
Very comfortable shoe for walking. Worked great in Egypt with the uneven terrain.

5 Paul from Ridgewood, USA
Great for biking, walking tracking boot in the forest or on the beach

5 J.B.
These are not marketed as a hiking shoe; however, I find them to be a pretty good option for most hikes as long as you are not going over very technical/sharp terrain, and are accustomed to the barefoot shoe lifestyle. They are extremely grippy and have plenty of room for heavy socks. They are comfortable and sleek looking enough for casual wear as well.

The North Face Men's Altamesa 500 Trail Running Shoes

The North Face Men's Altamesa 500 Trail Running Shoes

$154.99

(68)

These are one of the most comfortable shoes I 've ever worn. This was my third pair of north face shoes I purchased and I got ta say for being flat footed my whole life this was the shoe for me support comfort durability from heel to toe for and excellent traction for walking or...

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5 Bob
These shoes fit true to size and are amazingly comfortable. They are soft and squishy enough to survive 10- hour days working on concrete but also rock solid on runs and in the gym. When running, you 'll feel them propel you forward for the next step. I 'm also a bit of wide footer and these have plenty of room in the forefoot/toe area for me. Great shoes! My only complaint was a small part of the toe cap started to peel up after a few months of wearing them, but I was able to carefully super glue it back into place.

5 Jason
An excellent shoe. I thought it might be too high- but it is n't. It makes for an easier stride and it's wide enough for my feet! Terrific shoe.

5 James
Fit is true to size( 11), and super comfortable. Have n't owned a 'rolling sole' type shoe before, but so far so good. Very comfortable right out of the box, heel feels locked in.

5 Pedro
sneakers with a crazy soft foam, they are a little big on the foot but they are very comfortable. the traction feels like an F- 150 its heavy duty sneakers

5 Brandon
These shoes do miracles! So comfortable for walking long distances.

The North Face Women's Altamesa 500 Trail Running Shoe
  • Misty Sage
  • Tnf Black

The North Face Women's Altamesa 500 Trail Running Shoe

$154.99

(24)

Nice room in the toe box and great cushion! ... Cushion, support, love the arch rocker. ... I have Plantar Fasciitis and only wear Hoka but these are much cuter and have the same

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5 Fabrizio
Very comfy and great padding for running held the knees great design

5 Mohamed
Comfortable and stylish love them never bought shoes from north face before but impressed

5 Muhammad
It was very good. I use it daily for few miles walk

5 Julie
I never thought that I 'd buy shoes this price, but after wearing them, while wandering unsteady trails outside; these are definitely built to last and built for the outdoors. I highly recommend these.

5 ASif
very nice pairs. bought it to my wife, she liked it, looking buy again

Merrell Men's Alpine 83 Recraft Mid Waterproof Sneakers
  • Durum
  • Indigo
  • Charcoal

Merrell Men's Alpine 83 Recraft Mid Waterproof Sneakers

$124.99

(10)

The retro hiker style is a plus. ... The most comfortable shoe I ’ ve had in a long time. ... A well made shoe, I ’ m a happy customer. ... Comfy ... These are incredibly

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5 Matt M
I ’ m a size 12 through and through, but these in the same size were tight. The toe box is smaller than normal. Also you need to take into account feet swelling and perhaps thicker socks. I wore these for the first time all day hiking around Grand Cyn Village. I was surprised there was no uncomfortable rubbing or stiffness which is very common with new hiking shoes. I was very impressed!

5 JimG
Love my new Alpine 83 Sneaker Recraft Mid Waterproof. I live in a location where we get rain, snow and sunshine. These shoes are very comfy and they work well in the snow and ice. The waterproof feature is great.

5 Andrey D
Took my Merrells to a winter trip to Amsterdam, Netherlands, when it was raining heavily, was windy, and cold. The sneakers showed it best performance- one week walking a lot in the city, my feet were dry, warm, comfy( and my knees were comfy too- love the sneaker's bouncy soil!), and never slipped, even on wet cobble stones. Love and recommend the shoes!

5 Ryan
Very comfortable once I found the right size. I had to size up a half size from my normal size as the toe box was squeezing my toes. Half size up and they fit like a glove. The retro hiker style is a plus.

5 TJ
These are incredibly comfortable. A well made shoe, I ’ m a happy customer.

Keen Women's Hightrail EXP Waterproof Shoes
  • Black/Magnet
  • Toadstool/Birch

Keen Women's Hightrail EXP Waterproof Shoes

$149.99

Quick Facts

experience a blend of athletic performance and outdoor durability, with traction and waterproof protection for any trail. ... I do love them, just not good for being on your feet all

Columbia Women's Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Amped Hiking Boots
  • Dark Stone

Columbia Women's Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Amped Hiking Boots

$99.99

(1181)

My friend told me she wears these hiking boots as normal shoes on her day- to- day because they are so comfortable, I now understand what she is talking

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5 TravelGirl
[ LOVE these shoes!!! So cute and comfortable. Needed warm, waterproof shoes with traction for a trip to Iceland. Straight out of the box these boots were comfy- no break in time necessary. Running around, prepping for trip, they kept my feet warm and dry in negative temps and snow. Standing for 4+ hours at a time, no problem. These were the only shoes I took on my 7- day trip: walking, hiking, ice, snow, rain, airports, shopping on cobblestone streets- you name it, I did it and my feet felt great. Fortunately I did not experience standing in deep snow or excessive rain, so I ca n't speak to how waterproof they are in extreme climates- but the limited rain and snow I encountered my feet stayed dry. Traction was good on snow and ice, I did n't slip or slide once. Use the website measurements to choose your size- it was spot on. These boots look amazing on- they do not make your feet look big and the cream color with the pink laces... cute, cute, cute!!! Bought them to wear on my trip, will happily be wearing them all the time. Do n't hesitate to purchase these boots, you will not be disappointed!

5 Soft comfy stylish sweate
Love the color on these shoes. Can match most outdoor outfits. Super light and comfy.

5 Arman
[ This Boot was a great choice for my wife. They ’ re stylish, durable, perfect for her outdoor adventures!

5 Mer333
I love these boots 🥾 I hardly ever want to wear anything else!

5 Bekah
[ I bought these in Jan 2023 for the occasional hiking trips and ended up loving them! They are perfect for cold winter days and comfortable enough to wear all day while teaching on my feet.

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