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Hiking Kicks That Will Carry You Into Fall 2027 | The Southeast Escape
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items Best Hiking Boots, Trail Shoes & Sandals for Every Adventure: Confused on what shoes to choose?? Are you planning on getting out in nature more this Fall, but have to make a few purchases first? Scroll all the way to the bottom for my favorite hiking sandal, that I wear daily! These top picks, according to Treeline Review, Gear Gunkie & Backpacker are the top rated hiking shoes in the US…we even threw in some hiking socks to keep it fresh…
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Hiking Socks
Sandals for the Trail
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Women's
My picks for Women's hiking boots this Fall.
These are the trail shoes that I wear the most in the southeast. Lightweight enopugh for Florida trails in high temps.
Women's Trail Thrasher
Another top contender for 2026, and super comfortable!
Adidas Women's Terrex Free Hiker 2 GTX Hiking Shoes
Made with recycled yarn mesh and work-grade EVA foam, these hiking boots nice and light, yet still durable to brave the wilds of the southeast.
Women's Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX Hiking Boots
These are rugged boots built for hardcore mountaineering and can handle anything you want to tackle them in.
La Sportiva Aequilibrium ST GTX Mountaineering Boots
These boots by Oboz are noted to be very comfortable, and also come in many colors!
Oboz Women's Katabatic LT Low GTX Hiking Shoe
Offers fantastic ankle support in more rugged terrain, like the Smokies, for example.
Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GORE-TEX Hiking Boots - Women's | REI Co-op
Men's
My picks for Men's hiking boots this Fall.
The highest rated boots for men.
Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Men's | REI Co-op
Unisex hiking boots at a great middle price point, made with a technical yarn weave, molded inside to perfectly cradle your foot.
Salomon X Ultra 5 GORE-TEX Low Hiking Shoes | REI Co-op
The top of the line in mens hiking boots, and in a sleek grey!
HOKA Men's Anacapa 2 Freedom Hiking Shoes
These boots are built out of leather mesh, and have a contoured footpad that follows the arch of your foot. You won't feel uncomfy with these, even after wearing them all day!
Merrell Moab 3 Mens Hiking Shoe
Waterproof and light enough for swift movement through the brush.
Kopec Mid GTX Boot Men's
Not as many colors, but equally as comfortable and just as perfect for the trail.
Oboz Men's Katabatic LT Low GTX Hiking Shoe
Hiking Socks
Because you can never have enough of them.
Light and long to keep off bugs.
SmartWool Women's Hike Light Cushion Margarita Ankle Socks
Light and long to keep off bugs, but in different color combos for men!
SmartWool Men's Hike Light Cushion Crew Socks
Even more colors!
SmartWool Hike Light Cushion Crew Socks
Sandals for the Trail
Down here many of our trails are sandy, therefore trail sandals are the clear choice.
These are my most worn sandal on the trail. They've held up well , so far, are super comfortable and goes with almost anything that I choose to wear, out in nature, or around town.
Women's Switchback Sandal Knit
These award winning sandals are very highly rated. I do not currently own them but they are my very next footwear purchase. Ppl who have them rave about them. I really love my Lem's, they've convinced me to give the Cairn Evo a try.
Bedrock Sandals Cairn Evo Sandals | REI Co-op
My only pick for a closed toed sandal. I've had quite a few pairs of Keens, and they are a really excellent sandal. The Newport H2 comes in fantastic color choices, and is one the top rated sandals on the market, across the board, for both women and men.
KEEN Newport H2 Sandals - Women's | REI Co-op
My husband's personal favorite color is the Cactus green!
Men's Switchback Sandal
Like the Newports, but with a more rugged look.
KEEN Hyperport H2 Sandals - Men's | REI Co-op
You can never go wrong with a pair of high-quality Chacos Z/1's. They have a super comfortable footbed, and you can expect them to last for a long time.
Chaco Men's Z/1 Classic Sandals
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