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Shoes that can take a hike: we separate the trailworthy from the tame.(hiking shoes - test)(Buyers Guide)

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| July 01, 2001 | COPYRIGHT 2001 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Hiking shoes are the SUVs of footwear: Much of their appeal lies in their rugged appearance and take-no-prisoners image. And like SUVs, many hiking shoes are bought by people who travel over terrain no rougher than an occasional city pothole. But serious hikers need serious shoes, those that offer thick, rugged soles; good traction; effective lacing; stability; and protection against rocks and water. In the spectrum of footwear for outdoor trekking, all 17 shoes that we tested for this report (in both men's and women's versions) fall between walking shoes and backpacking boots.

Even so, there are differences among the 17. Some cost $100; others, $45. (We look at ...

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