The Best Hiking Shoes on the Market for 2008

There are a lot of options on the market when it comes to hiking shoes. In fact, the number of choices can be nearly overwhelming, especially those who are new to hiking, like myself. I've chosen my favorite brands of hiking shoes to share with you, to help you narrow down your search for the perfect hiking shoe for your tastes.

Columbia Sportswear and Apparel offers several great styles of hiking shoes, as well as hiking gear and accessories. Columbia's hiking shoes are comfortable and sturdy, and stand up to tough conditions. Columbia's hiking shoes are also very affordable, and consistently receive high reviews from buyers.

Perhaps my favorite brand of hiking shoes are Keen shoes and boots. The Keen brand of footwear started out as a line of protective sandals inspired by an award-winning sailor. Today, the company offers over thirty styles of sandals, shoes and boots for Men, Women, Boys and Girls. Their winter boots are very comfortable, and their hiking shoes are no exception. I just purchased my first pair of Keen hiking shoes, and I'm very satisfied with my purchase. Their hiking shoes stand up to any type of terrain, and are as comfortable as any other pair of shoes that I own.

Merrell offers a great selection of hiking shoes and boots, as well as other outdoor gear and accessories. The company is based in Canada, but you can order their products from many retailers in the United States. Merrell's hiking gear is very affordable, compared to other brands on the market. Merrell's hiking shoes also receive high marks from buyers and critics alike.

Baffin also offers a great line of hiking shoes and boots. Baffin boots and shoes consistently receive high reviews, both from experts in the field, and customers on websites who have purchased these boots. These boots are very comfortable, and affordable for any hiking enthusiast. They are also very stylish, so you will be happy with your purchase, should you choose these hiking shoes.

You can order all of these brands online, or head over to your nearest sporting goods store, to try on a pair before you commit your hard earned dollars to purchasing them. Happy hiking!