By Terry Doyle
Spring can be a tough time of year for the dedicated hiker. Snow still blankets the trail at higher elevations, while rain and meltwater leave vast stretches of mud down below. Since walking straight through the mud is the right thing to do in order to prevent soil erosion, a good pair of waterproof hiking shoes is essential springtime footwear.
Regardless of waning daylight hours and inclement weather, most of us still want to hit the trails while we can. Whether heading out for a hike or a quick morning trail run, the Terrex Fast X hiking shoes from Adidas Outdoor will give you all the element protection and traction you need to give it your all.
For the past month, Terry and I have been hiking across the North Bay, as well as up in the Sierras around Lake Tahoe in our ECCO La Paz Lo GTX hiking shoes. With a stable construction and waterproof liner, these hiking shoes have not only stood up to the weather, but to a variety of different terrains.
During my 4 day backpacking trip to Yosemite, I wore the Vasque Scree Low hiking shoes everyday. New for Spring 2011, the Scree collection is packed with Vasque technology to bring you out of the box comfort and stability over any trail conditions you might encounter.
Danish company ECCO is one of the only major shoe manufacturers to own and manage every step in their shoemaking process. The resulting quality and craftsmanship shines through in the ECCO Sayan II Lo GTX leather hiking shoes I was sent to put to the test on a variety of terrains and in all types of weather.
