Salewa Women's Hiking Boots - Lightweight Waterproof Trekking Shoes for Outdoor Adventures - Perfect for Mountain Climbing, Backpacking & Trail Walking

I have had a pair of all leather Vasque hikers for 23 years, but in the last several years I noticed that the sole was coming up from the leather and leaking on one boot. They were awesome boots. So, we were headed out west for hiking in all the parks in southern Utah, and I began looking. I did not think I wanted such a heavy weight hiking boot this time, so I was reluctant about this one, but it is lighter than most others made similarly and has a slim look to it on my foot. After hiking an 11 mile riverbed in rented neoprene socks and river hikers, my feet were pretty torn up, but these worked great to support my feet and ankles, give my toes room, keep my foot in place (no sliding), and keep out water, sand, and dust. I had to play with the positioning of the tongue to avoid rubbing my already sore ankle, but after I found the right spot, I was more comfortable in these than my running shoes for the shorter 2-4 mile hikes.