2018’s best hiking shoes

September 2018

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Featured shoe:Keen Women’s Terradora Waterproof ($269.99), distributed by www.keenfootwear.co.nz.
Hiking shoes are versatile enough to be worn on day hikes, overnighters or longer – they’re a favourite of long-distance trampers due to the weight savings.  Fit and width The toe box should have a thumb-width of space in front of the longest toe. The overall fit should be snug – not tight – across […]
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