There is a very wide range of shoes, specialised for the hiking industry, and every day, more and more are being produced.  Many different shoes, to suit every individual’s specific needs are being sold throughout the world today.  For this reason, it makes it very hard to decide just what the best hiking shoes 2011 are.  However, I will give it my best shot, and try to use a levelled opinion, so that I pick the best pair for the masses, and not individuals who thinks like me.

Depending on your budget, as well as your specific needs, it will decide for you, what the best hiking shoes are.  But, for this review, I can only take out this variable, the way I am taking all other variables out.  However, I will not go for the most expensive pair, as I know that in this day and age, the average hiker just can’t afford the best and dearest pair.  Therefore, I will take out this variable; however, I will always have it in the back of my mind, and make sure not to go over the top.

Before I decide what the best hiking shoes 2011 really are, I will discuss why you would and should buy a pair of hiking shoes, and not just hiking boots.  I urge anyone who is keen about their walking, hiking or mountaineering to buy both, a pair of boots and a pair of shoes.  Shoes are lighter than boots, therefore, you will tier less in shoes than in boots.  They are also better for warmer weather hiking, as the shoe is in contact with less of the foot than the boot is.  This allows the foot to have more room to breath, and therefore, you will be more comfortable.

Now that I have given the main reasons for buying a pair of hiking shoes, I will now choose, in my opinion, the best hiking shoes 2011.  This is not a decision that I have taken lightly.  I have given it a lot of thought, and put in a lot of research, so that you get the best shoes for the money, and have an enjoyable experience.  My choice is the Berghaus Pro Rush Low II GTX.  This is a comfortable shoe, at a very good price, and it also looks the part.  This is of course, a very important fact.  I believe that this is one of the best hiking shoes that you will receive. There is however, many more very good hiking shoes on the market, and this pair may not suit you just as well as they do me.  You can buy this pair of shoes, or any other by clicking on the links on this page.