The days when you couldn’t go camping without heavy boots are long gone. Today, manufacturers offer comfortable lightweight hiking shoes that provide freedom of movement and health of the feet. These shoes include trekking or hiking sneakers for women.
Who invented trekking shoes?
The Italian climber Reinhold Messner was convinced that sneakers do not overload the legs and save strength during the ascent. The professional’s words were listened to, and many outdoor enthusiasts have abandoned the massive shoes. In the 80s the brand
Nike and Adidas
were the first to present the model of trekking shoes, and later, in the early 90s, the company entered the world arena
Salomon
, creating shoes and equipment for mountain climbing.
Features of trekking sneakers
Women’s sneakers for hiking at first glance does not differ from everyday, but the way of operation affects their characteristics:
The material of manufacture is
dense textile, natural or artificial leather, wear-resistant rubber.
The rigid toe protection allows to protect the feet
the hiker’s feet from mechanical damage. But bad weather and high humidity protects a special membrane
on.
A rigid shoe provides a stable position
This prevents the possibility of sprains and bruises.
The torsion sole prevents the foot from twisting
The torsion outsole prevents the foot from twisting when walking on uneven terrain. Often manufacturers add plastic chassis frames to their models, they are located in the intermediate sole and support the correct position of the foot.- The soles of trekking shoes is made of rubber of varying densities with a thick deep tread with a complex grooved pattern.
Scope or when you can only go hiking in sneakers
Women’s trekking sneakers are suitable for hiking, one- or two-day trails in summer and in the off-season in warm weather.
You can wear sneakers in a hike, if the route does not involve steep climbs and carrying on the back of a large amount of equipment – up to 10 kg. The main advantage is the lightweight design that allows freedom of movement and does not overload the legs. However, professionals say that quality trekking shoes are also suitable for routes with a heavy load of up to 20 kg.
How to choose trekking shoes?
Despite the common name, there are many different models of such shoes, which are suitable for different purposes.
- If you plan to not only walk but also run, it is better to choose models based on running shoes. They can be produced under the name “multisport”, have flexibility, which allows you to overcome areas with uneven terrain faster.
Trekking sneakers
for hiking can be purchased at the online store SportsTerritory.
- For easy trails suit hiking sneakers, they should be able to withstand 6-8 hours of walking on rough terrain, should protect your foot better than your everyday shoes, but be lightweight, comfortable and breathable.
- If the route is over rocks and mountain trails then you need sturdy and weatherproof sneakers. They should steadily support the foot on uneven surfaces and provide reliable traction.
What model to choose: a low or medium top?
There are two models of hiking sneakers: low-cut and mid-cut. The low-cut offers maximum mobility and weighs less than the mid-cut models. The mid-cut sneaker provides good support to the joints.
If you have a weak ankle joint, choose mid-cut!
A review of popular models of trekking shoes
Karrimor Summit
- The sturdy sole protects the feet from discomfort while walking on an uneven surface;
- Suitable for temperatures from 0 to +10 in dry weather;
- A quality option for walks.
These Karrimor hiking sneakers also feature breathable mesh panels for upper ventilation, combined with a padded ankle collar and lace-up front for a secure and comfortable fit, with the Karrimor logo .
Merrell Sigton
- Upper: suede leather, textile;
- Lining material: textile;
- Outsole material: molded synthetic sole with Merrell Air cushion in the heel;
- Water-repellent top layer;
- Clasp: lacing.
Lowa Ventura
- Shoes for summer routes;
- Top: leather, textile;
- Lining: leather;
- Outsole: synthetic;
- Durable rubber toe shoes provide protection and comfort of movement;
- The front lacing gives a secure fit.
Gelert Ottawa
The Gelert Ottawa walking sneakers are designed with a mesh upper, including a tongue for increased breathability, combined with durable synthetic overlays to 
reinforce the midfoot area for improved support. These trekking sneakers have a thick molded outsole with a multi-directional tread pattern for better traction and stability.
Sneakers SAlomon,Merrell,Lowa, Karrimor in Kiev you can in the online store SportsTerritory.
