Why do so many hiking shoes (not boots) have such thick fucking soles? Come on, I’m not hiking over lava, just walking on a dry trail. I don’t need lifts!
What the hell is up with that?
Why do so many hiking shoes (not boots) have such thick fucking soles? Come on, I’m not hiking over lava, just walking on a dry trail. I don’t need lifts!
What the hell is up with that?
Could probably explain more if you linked to a specific model you found weird, but I’d guess you’re looking at trail running inspired hiking shoes, which tend to have a lot of shock absorbtion built in
It’s not a specific one; it seems to be all of those designated for hiking (not trail running) over the past few years that have increased sole thickness by an inch or more. I like these, but the sole is too thick.
It’s nearly all hiking shoes that have done this. I think it’s more a fashion trend than for any ergonomic reason. I suspect in a few years there will be a transition back to less chunky soles like during the early 2000s.