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HikingHikingHikingHiking:::: We typically recommend the same kind of shoe for most activity: flat, wide, and flexible. This includes sports activities and hiking. The human body does best when the foot can move as it should and feel and respond to the changing terrain encountered during hiking. The human foot is specifically designed to hike in uneven terrain. For that reason, we recommend wearing the following shoes rather than the traditional stiff-soled boots that are typically recommended. Going without the “support” that most hiking shoe companies recommend will actually prevent injuries—especially ankle sprains.

Steger MukluksSteger MukluksSteger MukluksSteger Mukluks (http://www.mukluks.comhttp://www.mukluks.comhttp://www.mukluks.comhttp://www.mukluks.com) Suggested models: any Pros: Light, flexible, flat, wide, extremely warm, look good, come in wide and extra wide Cons: Expensive, not fully waterproof

Minnetonka MoccasinsMinnetonka MoccasinsMinnetonka MoccasinsMinnetonka Moccasins (http://www.minnetonkahttp://www.minnetonkahttp://www.minnetonkahttp://www.minnetonka----bybybyby----internet.cominternet.cominternet.cominternet.com) Suggested models: Fringe boots Pros: Light, flexible, flat, some models are wide Cons: Many models are tapered in the toes; not waterproof Notes: Moosehide moccasins come in wide sizes for both men and women. Crepe soles are super flexible and last longer than a soft sole

MionMionMionMion (http://www.mionfootwear.comhttp://www.mionfootwear.comhttp://www.mionfootwear.comhttp://www.mionfootwear.com) Suggested Models: Tide Scramble, Flood Tide, Fast Canyon Pros: light, flexible, wide, little toe spring, waterproof material Cons: some heel elevation

CrocsCrocsCrocsCrocs (http://whttp://whttp://whttp://www.crocs.comww.crocs.comww.crocs.comww.crocs.com, Nali) Suggested Models: All Terrain (Winter), Off Road (Summer) Pros: Flat, flexible, wide, waterproof Cons: ?

MerrellMerrellMerrellMerrell (http://www.merrellboot.comhttp://www.merrellboot.comhttp://www.merrellboot.comhttp://www.merrellboot.com) (Moose Tracks) Suggested Models: Women: Spirit Tibet Low, Spirit Tibet High Men: Hypno Pros: Flat, flexible, some are waterproof, styish, most Merrell boots work with crampons Cons: Most Merrells are too narrow (models listed above are exceptions)

KeenKeenKeenKeen (hhhhttp://www.keenfootwear.comttp://www.keenfootwear.comttp://www.keenfootwear.comttp://www.keenfootwear.com) (Moose Tracks, Nali) Suggested Models: **Delany**, Pacifica, Toronto, Humboldt, Newport (Summer), Bend Pros: Mostly flat, wide, waterproof, many styles Cons: Relatively stiff sole, have toe spring, some models have a heel Note: Models designed for casual wear typically have a more flexible sole and would therefore be more acceptable as a hiking shoe.

LL BeanLL BeanLL BeanLL Bean Suggested Models: Moosehead Camp Blucher Mocs, Moosehead Camp Sport Mocs, Gore-Tex Touring Shoes (Plain toe oxford available in wide sizes), Pros: Wide in the toe box, flexible, Cons: somewhat raised heel

TevaTevaTevaTeva (Moose Tracks, www.teva.comwww.teva.comwww.teva.comwww.teva.com) Suggested Models: Women: Shay, Mimmick, Tsusa, Pseudo, Men: Mimick, Pseudo Lace, Pseudo,

SanukSanukSanukSanuk (www.sanuk.comwww.sanuk.comwww.sanuk.comwww.sanuk.com) Suggested Models: High Desert Pros: flat, wide, flexible Cons: not waterproof

PatagoniaPatagoniaPatagoniaPatagonia (www.patagonia.comwww.patagonia.comwww.patagonia.comwww.patagonia.com, Moose Tracks) Suggested Models: Men: Rum and Cola, Toast and Jam, Larry Women: Rum and Cola, Toast and Jam Pros: flat, wide, flexible, some have removable sole so can double as a moccasin Cons: not waterproof though some are water resistant Note: Performance line is not recommended due to stiffness and narrowness.

Boots/Cold Weather:Boots/Cold Weather:Boots/Cold Weather:Boots/Cold Weather: • Steger MukluksSteger MukluksSteger MukluksSteger Mukluks (http://www.mukluks.comhttp://www.mukluks.comhttp://www.mukluks.comhttp://www.mukluks.com)

o Suggested models: any o Pros: Light, flexible, flat, wide, extremely warm, look good, come in wide

and extra wide o Cons: Expensive, not fully waterproof

• Minnetonka MocassinsMinnetonka MocassinsMinnetonka MocassinsMinnetonka Mocassins (http://www.minnetonkahttp://www.minnetonkahttp://www.minnetonkahttp://www.minnetonka----bybybyby----internet.cominternet.cominternet.cominternet.com) o Suggested Models: Sheepskin boots o Pros: light, flexible, flat, wide, look good o Cons: no fully waterproof

• CrocsCrocsCrocsCrocs (http://www.crocs.com/home.jsphttp://www.crocs.com/home.jsphttp://www.crocs.com/home.jsphttp://www.crocs.com/home.jsp, Nali) o Suggested Models: Georgie, All Terrain o Pros: Waterproof, flexible, flat, wide o Cons:

• MerrellMerrellMerrellMerrell (http://www.merrellboot.chttp://www.merrellboot.chttp://www.merrellboot.chttp://www.merrellboot.comomomom, Moose Tracks) o Suggested Models: Women: Spirit Tibet Low, Spirit Tibet High o Pros: Wide, flexible?, flat, water resistant, most Merrell boots work with

crampons o Cons: Most Merrells are too narrow (above models are exceptions)

• UluUluUluUlu (http://uluboot.comhttp://uluboot.comhttp://uluboot.comhttp://uluboot.com) o Pros: very warm, look good, relatively flat o Cons: stiff sole, too narrow for some

• UggUggUggUgg (REI) (http://www.uggaustralia.com/http://www.uggaustralia.com/http://www.uggaustralia.com/http://www.uggaustralia.com/, Moose Tracks)

o Suggested Models: Classic Mini Boot, Classic Short o Pros: flat, wide, flexible o Cons: too narrow for some in the toe

• KeenKeenKeenKeen (REI) (http://www.keenfootwear.com/http://www.keenfootwear.com/http://www.keenfootwear.com/http://www.keenfootwear.com/, Moose Tracks, Nali) o Suggested Models: Winterport, Dakota o Pros: wide toebox, relatively flat, warm, waterproof o Cons: stiff soles, toe spring

• TevaTevaTevaTeva (http://www.teva.comhttp://www.teva.comhttp://www.teva.comhttp://www.teva.com, Moose Tracks) o Suggested Models:

� Women: Mimmick, Roslyn � Men: Mimmick

o Pros: flexible, no toe spring, no arch support, waterproof o Cons: some heel lift

Professional/Dress:Professional/Dress:Professional/Dress:Professional/Dress: • KeenKeenKeenKeen (Moose Tracks, Nali, http://www.zappos.comhttp://www.zappos.comhttp://www.zappos.comhttp://www.zappos.com)

o Suggested models: � Women: Calistoga (pictured), Berkeley, Barcelona Mary Jane,

Sydney II, Sofia, Carmel, Seattle � Men: Briggs (pictured), Austin, Presidio, Delany Clog, Ashland,

Boston II, Providence, Portsmouth, Boston o Pros: wide, flat, some are flexible o Cons: some are too narrow particularly in the women’s models, not very

formal

• MerrellMerrellMerrellMerrell (http://www.merrellboot.comhttp://www.merrellboot.comhttp://www.merrellboot.comhttp://www.merrellboot.com, Moose Tracks) o Suggested models:

� Men: World Leader, World Summit, Topo Oxford Pro?, World Peace o Pros: somewhat flexible, relatively wide, relatively flat o Cons: too narrow for some, not formal enough for some

• DanskoDanskoDanskoDansko (Moose Tracks) o Suggested models:

� Women: Any of the Chelsea collection o Pros: flexible, relatively wide, mostly flat o Cons: has a slight heel, toe spring, has arch support, may be too narrow for some

• Rocket DogRocket DogRocket DogRocket Dog o Suggested models: Sonova, Salt loafer o Pros: properly-shaped toe box, look good, flat, flexible o Cons: may be too narrow for some

• ClarksClarksClarksClarks o Pros: formal, relatively wide, flexible, flat o Cons: will still be too narrow in the toes for most

• PG Lite PG Lite PG Lite PG Lite o Pros: Wide, removable extra liner to provide extra room in the shoe o Cons: too narrow for many, has a heel, stiff

• Finn ComfortFinn ComfortFinn ComfortFinn Comfort (http://www.finncomfort.com/Home/index.cfmhttp://www.finncomfort.com/Home/index.cfmhttp://www.finncomfort.com/Home/index.cfmhttp://www.finncomfort.com/Home/index.cfm) o Pros: Wide, flexible o Cons: arch support, some heel, too narrow for many

• NaotNaotNaotNaot (http://www.naot.com/index.htmlhttp://www.naot.com/index.htmlhttp://www.naot.com/index.htmlhttp://www.naot.com/index.html, Moose Tracks) o Suggested Models:

• Women: Minke (pictured) • Men:

o Pros: wide, flexible, only slight heel, thick removable cork liner (could replace with thinner more flexible liner

o Cons: slight heel, too narrow for many

• AravonAravonAravonAravon (http://www.aravonshoes.comhttp://www.aravonshoes.comhttp://www.aravonshoes.comhttp://www.aravonshoes.com) o Suggested Models: Everyday Collection o Pros: comes in widths, flat, flexible o Cons: still too narrow for many, some toe spring, office collection

models have heels

• BirkenstockBirkenstockBirkenstockBirkenstock (http://www.footprints.comhttp://www.footprints.comhttp://www.footprints.comhttp://www.footprints.com) o Suggested Models:

• Men: London, Corvallis, Leon, • Women: Boston, Tokyo, Limari, Merida, Annapolis, Cambria,

Eden, Madera, Corvallis, Pavia, o Pros: wide, flat, no toe spring, built-in metatarsal pad, work well with a

brace o Cons: stiff, arch support, expensive

Casual:Casual:Casual:Casual: • SanukSanukSanukSanuk (http://www.sanuk.comhttp://www.sanuk.comhttp://www.sanuk.comhttp://www.sanuk.com)

o Suggested Models: Almost all are great o Pros: flat, wide, flexible, no toe spring (most models) o Cons: ?

• CrocsCrocsCrocsCrocs (http://www.crocs.comhttp://www.crocs.comhttp://www.crocs.comhttp://www.crocs.com, Nali) o Suggested Models: any o Pros: flat, wide, flexible, no toe spring o Cons: risk of slipping in wet weather

• BirkenstockBirkenstockBirkenstockBirkenstock (http://www.footprints.comhttp://www.footprints.comhttp://www.footprints.comhttp://www.footprints.com) o Suggested Models:

� Men: Oklahoma, Tassil, Tobis, clogs � Women: Lindsey, Torrance, Pittsburgh, Manon, Zamora,

Annapolis, clogs o Pros: flat, wide, no toe spring, work well with a brace, built-in metatarsal pad o Cons: stiff, arch support, expensive

• MerrellMerrellMerrellMerrell (http://www.merrellboot.comhttp://www.merrellboot.comhttp://www.merrellboot.comhttp://www.merrellboot.com, Moose Tracks) o Suggested models:

� Men: World Outlook, Topo Moc Pro?, World Sensation, World Piece, World Passport, World Renown (pictured)

� Women: Carousel?, Tetra Wave Slide?, Primo (pictured), Improv Slide

o Pros: Flexible, relatively flat (most models), look good o Cons: Most models are too tapered

• UluUluUluUlu (http://uluboot.comhttp://uluboot.comhttp://uluboot.comhttp://uluboot.com) o Suggested models: Tuktu (men) (pictured) o Pros: Flexible, flat, look good o Cons: too narrow for some

• Minnetonka MoccasinMinnetonka MoccasinMinnetonka MoccasinMinnetonka Moccasin (http://www.minnetonkahttp://www.minnetonkahttp://www.minnetonkahttp://www.minnetonka----bybybyby----internet.cominternet.cominternet.cominternet.com, Norman’s Shoe Service in Sellwood)

o Suggested models: Clogs, Moosehide, Women’s Concho (pictured) o Moosehide comes in wide sizes o Note: Women should buy men’s shoes if there is a similar model in order

to get a wider shoe. o Pros: flat, flexible, expansive upper, no toe spring, no arch support o Cons: too narrow for many, not water proof

• TamarakTamarakTamarakTamarak o Moccasins that are a little more stylish than Minnetonkas

• BornBornBornBorn (http://www.bornshoes.comhttp://www.bornshoes.comhttp://www.bornshoes.comhttp://www.bornshoes.com) o Suggested Models:

• Women: Glen, Knoll, Sabina, Joni, Pavane, Kavan, Rodeo, Hillspire, Jamba, Sylvan

• Men: Wess, Brink, Tribune, Clipper, Ronan, Nomad, Reign, Towen, Volk, Battue*** *(pictured), Courier, Sequim, Kendal

o Pros: somewhat flat and flexible, selected models are wider in the toe box o Cons: have some heel, many models will be too narrow for many, toe spring

• KeenKeenKeenKeen (http://www.keenfootwear.comhttp://www.keenfootwear.comhttp://www.keenfootwear.comhttp://www.keenfootwear.com, Moose Tracks, Nali) o Suggested Models:

• Men: Delany, Pacifica, Austin, Presidio, Silverlake, Portsmouth, Bronx, Brooklyn, Diego, any of the BLVD designs

• Women: any of the BLVD and Market Street designs o Pros: wide in the toes, durable, many styles, waterproof varieties, mostly

flat, local company o Cons: stiff, toe spring, some have heels o Keen’s casual shoes have the most flexible soles of all their shoes

• Doc MartinsDoc MartinsDoc MartinsDoc Martins o Suggested Model: 8B97 o Most Doc Martins are unacceptable but the model above is flexible, flat,

but is still too narrow for many

• VansVansVansVans o Pros: Flat, flexible, no arch support or toe spring o Cons: too narrow

• Josef SeibelJosef SeibelJosef SeibelJosef Seibel (Moose Tracks) o Pros: flexible, wide o Cons: some heel

• RomikaRomikaRomikaRomika o Pros: flat, flexible, light, relatively wide o Cons: too narrow for many

• TimberlandTimberlandTimberlandTimberland o Suggested Models:

• Men: Lazarette Venetian, Springbank Venetian • Women: far too narrow

o Pros: flat, flexible, warm, waterproof models o Cons: too narrow for most, arch support

• RogueRogueRogueRogue o Suggested Models: any o Pros: flat (has fake heel and some heel build-up in the removable liner),

wide, little toe spring o Cons: somewhat stiff

• DieselDieselDieselDiesel o Suggested Models: Ivalo (pictured) o Pros: flat, flexible, light, stylish o Cons: most models are too narrow in the toes

• CamperCamperCamperCamper o Suggested Models: Mini flat, Peu Egg Flat, Peu Ideal Boot, Twin

Pinstripe Flat, o Pros: flat, some are flexible, little toe spring, o Cons: some toe spring, too narrow for some

• HafliHafliHafliHaflingerngerngernger o Suggested Models: most are good o Pros: flat, wide, warm, stylish o Cons: stiff sole, arch support

• JJJJ----41414141 o Mary Janes o Pros: removeable insole, flat, wide in the toes, flexible o Cons: toe spring

• TsuboTsuboTsuboTsubo o Suggested Models:

� Women: Psit, Sylv, Cyrt, Asios � Men: Sycorax, Incan, Exim, Pogo, Rhyt, Entom

o Pros: many have wide toe boxes, flat, flexible, little toe spring o Cons:

• SAS Comfort ShoesSAS Comfort ShoesSAS Comfort ShoesSAS Comfort Shoes o Suggested Models:

� Clogs o Pros: flat, flexible, little toe spring, many styles are wide in the toe box o Cons: many styles are too narrow

• MionMionMionMion (www.mionfootwear.comwww.mionfootwear.comwww.mionfootwear.comwww.mionfootwear.com) o Suggested Models:

� Any o Pros: flat, flexible, little toe spring, very wide, waterproof

material o Cons: ?

• PatagoniaPatagoniaPatagoniaPatagonia (www.patwww.patwww.patwww.patagonia.comagonia.comagonia.comagonia.com) o Suggested Models:

� Men: Dogwood, Cedar, Honeydew, Rimu, Rum and Cola, Toast and Jam, Kauri, Wollemi, Larry, Pau

� Women: Honeydew, Rimu, Wild Thyme, Toast and Jam, Rum and Cola, Totara, Sugar and Spice, Poppy, Gumwood

o Pros: flat, wide, flexible o Cons: some models may be too narrow for some

Running:Running:Running:Running: • FilaFilaFilaFila

o Suggested Models: Corsa Otto (Corsa Sette) (unisex) o Pros: flat, flexible, light, expansive upper, relatively wide o Cons: too narrow for some in the toes, sole is too thin for some for

running on rocks, etc.

• MizunoMizunoMizunoMizuno o Suggested Models: Revolver o Pros: mostly flat, slightly more supportive that the Fila Corsa Sette for

those who want more support while transitioning to non-supportive shoes from motion-controlling shoes.

o Cons: Too narrow in the toe box for some.

• New BalanceNew BalanceNew BalanceNew Balance o Suggested Models: 790 o Pros: mostly flat, flexible, light, better grip for trail running than most

other flats o Cons: Many find the sole too hard, too narrow in the toe box for some

• CrocsCrocsCrocsCrocs (Nali, http://www.crocs.comhttp://www.crocs.comhttp://www.crocs.comhttp://www.crocs.com) o Suggested Models: Islander, All Terrain o Pros: flat, wide, flexible, no toe spring o Cons: get wet in rainy weather (Islander) or do not breathe (All-Terrain),

slippery in wet weather when the sole gets too worn o Many people find this their favorite running shoe much to their surprise.

• Vibram 5 FingersVibram 5 FingersVibram 5 FingersVibram 5 Fingers (http://www.vibramfivefingers.comhttp://www.vibramfivefingers.comhttp://www.vibramfivefingers.comhttp://www.vibramfivefingers.com) o For those who really want to experience barefoot running but don’t have the

tough soles necessary. These are great for water sports.

• Mion Mion Mion Mion (http://www.mionfootwear.comhttp://www.mionfootwear.comhttp://www.mionfootwear.comhttp://www.mionfootwear.com) o Suggested Models: Tide Scramble, Flood Tide, Fast Canyon o Pros: light, flexible, wide, little toe spring, waterproof material o Cons: some heel elevation