{"id":656,"date":"2024-12-08T13:48:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-08T13:48:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/?p=656"},"modified":"2026-05-27T23:46:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T21:46:19","slug":"chaussures-de-randonnee-guide-complet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/chaussures-de-randonnee-guide-complet\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiking Shoes: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here is a detailed guide to the different types of hiking shoes with their pros and cons:<\/h2><\/div><\/div>

Low Shoes (Trail Running):<\/b><\/p>\n

Features :<\/u><\/i><\/p>\n

    \n
  • Weight: Very light (300-450g per pair)<\/li>\n
  • Height: Ankle-high<\/li>\n
  • Terrain: Well-maintained trails, short and sporty hikes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Benefits :<\/u><\/i><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Extremely light<\/li>\n
    • Very great freedom of movement<\/li>\n
    • Quick drying<\/li>\n
    • Maximum flexibility<\/li>\n
    • Ideal for fast and sporty hikes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Disadvantages :<\/u><\/i><\/p>\n

        \n
      • Minimum protection against obstacles<\/li>\n
      • Reduced stability on uneven terrain<\/li>\n
      • Shorter lifespan<\/li>\n
      • Minimal ankle support<\/li>\n
      • Protection limit\u00e9e contre l'humidit\u00e9 et les rochers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Mid-Cut Shoes:<\/b><\/p>\n

        Features :<\/u><\/i><\/p>\n

          \n
        • Weight: Lightweight (450-600g per pair)<\/li>\n
        • Height: Mid-ankle<\/li>\n
        • Terrain\u00a0: Sentiers vari\u00e9s, randonn\u00e9es d'une journ\u00e9e<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Benefits :<\/u><\/i><\/p>\n

            \n
          • Good compromise between lightness and stability<\/li>\n
          • Better ankle support<\/li>\n
          • Greater protection against obstacles<\/li>\n
          • Breathable<\/li>\n
          • Versatility on different terrains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Disadvantages :<\/u><\/i><\/p>\n

              \n
            • Average protection in very technical terrain<\/li>\n
            • Less waterproof than high-top models<\/li>\n
            • Less support for heavy loads<\/li>\n
            • Average durability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Lightweight High-Top Shoes:<\/b><\/p>\n

              Features :<\/u><\/i><\/p>\n

                \n
              • Weight: Moderate (600-800g per pair)<\/li>\n
              • Height: Above the ankle<\/li>\n
              • Terrain: Mountain hiking, varied trails<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Benefits :<\/u><\/i><\/p>\n

                  \n
                • Excellent ankle support<\/li>\n
                • Good protection against obstacles<\/li>\n
                • Improved waterproofing<\/li>\n
                • Suitable for more technical terrain<\/li>\n
                • Summer\/mid-season versatility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Disadvantages :<\/u><\/i><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • Heavier than the low models<\/li>\n
                  • Generally higher price<\/li>\n
                  • Less breathable<\/li>\n
                  • Longer break-in period<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Technical\/Alpine High Boots:<\/b><\/p>\n

                    Features :<\/u><\/i><\/p>\n

                      \n
                    • Weight: Heavy (800-1200g per pair)<\/li>\n
                    • Height: High shaft with full ankle protection<\/li>\n
                    • Terrain: High mountains, rocky terrain, paid hikes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Benefits :<\/u><\/i><\/p>\n

                        \n
                      • Maximum protection<\/li>\n
                      • Very good ankle support<\/li>\n
                      • Optimal waterproofing<\/li>\n
                      • Compatible with crampons<\/li>\n
                      • Excellent stability under heavy load<\/li>\n
                      • Exceptional durability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Disadvantages :<\/u><\/i><\/p>\n

                          \n
                        • Very heavy<\/li>\n
                        • Significant rigidity<\/li>\n
                        • High price<\/li>\n
                        • Less breathable<\/li>\n
                        • Long and difficult running-in period<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Selection criteria:<\/b><\/p>\n

                          To select the right shoes, consider :<\/u><\/i><\/p>\n

                            \n
                          • Your type of hike<\/li>\n
                          • Your body shape<\/li>\n
                          • The practiced terrain<\/li>\n
                          • Your physical condition<\/li>\n
                          • The season<\/li>\n
                          • Your budget<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Technical Advice :<\/b><\/p>\n

                              \n
                            • Always try on shoes with hiking socks<\/li>\n
                            • Test with a load close to what you will be carrying<\/li>\n
                            • Plan a break-in before a major hike<\/li>\n
                            • Check flexibility and support<\/li>\n
                            • Pensez \u00e0 la respirabilit\u00e9 et \u00e0 l'imperm\u00e9abilit\u00e9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              Maintenance :<\/b><\/p>\n

                                \n
                              • Clean up after every hike<\/li>\n
                              • Use a suitable waterproofer<\/li>\n
                              • Dry naturally at room temperature<\/li>\n
                              • Change the insoles regularly<\/li>\n
                              • Replace shoes every 500-1000 km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                Personalized Recommendation :<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  \n
                                • Beginner\/Easy trails: Low or mid shoes<\/li>\n
                                • Casual hiking: Mid-top shoes<\/li>\n
                                • Regular hiking\/Mountain: High-top shoes<\/li>\n
                                • High mountain\/Terrain technique: Shoe techniques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[7],"class_list":["post-656","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-equipements","tag-randonnee"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/656","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=656"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/656\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3267,"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/656\/revisions\/3267"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=656"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=656"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=656"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}