Best Footwear for Long Distance Walking

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Gore-Tex is waterproof. That sounds perfect until your foot sweats, the water sits inside, and you get that lovely “prune foot” vibe. Mesh breathes.

Shoe For Long Distance Walking at James Saavedra blog

If you walk in constant rain or snow, get Gore-Tex. If you walk in anything above 60°F? Get mesh and accept wet feet from puddles—they’ll dry in an hour.

Quick tip: a wet mesh shoe is better than a sweaty Gore-Tex shoe. Trust the science of stink.

The Sock Conspiracy (And Why You Shouldn’t Ignore It)

You can buy the world’s best shoe, but with cotton socks, your feet will die. Wool or synthetic blends wick moisture; cotton holds it like a sponge.

Bring a spare pair of socks on every long walk. Change them at lunch. Your feet will weep with gratitude, and you won’t smell like a dead possum. (You’ll still smell, just less.)

Also, fit your shoes with the same socks you plan to walk in. Thick hiking socks change the game entirely.