Hiking Shoes

My husband and his friend, Marlon always goes out to hike and do photo-hunts. I do not always go with them. I use to be an indoor type of person, busy with my crafts and in going online. But early this year, when I was pronounced in remission, I decided to give in to my hubby's invitation to join them not only in the hikes, but in photography as well. Hubby gave me my very first DSLR camera, I tried it and cam and I hit it off right away. This site is a testament of how addicted I am to photography.

Now, the hiking is another matter. Lately, the hikes are becoming frequent and becoming longer. It's my feet that takes the beating. I am not prepared to hike and am not properly attired. The truth is, my feet are already tired from standing for long periods of time in the classroom, so I need to protect my feet from additional stress. First stop, hiking shoes. Doods said, it is wise to invest in a good pair of hiking shoes. I need a pair that can carry me far, fast and comfortably. Doods also added, it should be as light and comfortable as possible, while also keeping my feet dry, warm and well-protected. Hiking also requires sturdy, dependable backpack . I will look into this also.

I came across these interesting pair. Columbia Gaia Omni-Tech. Perfect for rugged trail and to protect the foot from fatigue and impact. Sounds like the kind I need.

Image courtesy of Zappos.com

But the shoes is not the only issue, it is equally important for us to look for an online store that we feel comfortable doing business with. At least one that has a wide variety of choices, meaning not just shoes. It is a huge thing for us to choose a store that offers FREE shipping. Sometimes, we spend time canvasing and checking an item's availability only to find out we need to shell out a couple more dollars on unreasonably-priced shipping cost, that only pops up at the very end of the transaction. One just feels short-changed when these things happen. Finding a trustworthy store saves us a lot of time and hassle.