I never used to appreciate a good pair of walking shoes. I spend a lot of time outside but used to wander around in my Converse All-Star high tops — classic shoes, but they’re not designed for long walks. This changed when my partner bought me a pair of Helly Hansen boots as a present.
I’m hypermobile — which means I have flexible joints, especially my knees — and she was concerned that my flat-soled shoes weren’t giving the support I needed. But I’d always stayed clear of hiking boots as I didn’t think they’d be as versatile. Fortunately, the Helly Hansen Coastal Hiker boots proved me wrong.
I thought I’d only wear them on longer walks at the weekend, but found myself choosing them over sneakers and other fashion shoes, eventually walking over 500 miles in them. Here’s what I learned. Helly Hansen Coastal Hiker Walking Boots: was $170 now $128 @ Helly Hansen The Helly Hansen Coastal Hiker walking boots are ideal for city walks and long hikes in the countryside.
The water-resistant leather upper protects your feet from the elements, while the cushioned collar and midsole keep you comfortable, even on longer walks. The rubber outsole offers enough traction for uphill hikes, while the metal lacing hooks make it easy to get a good fit. I previously wore Converse high tops as I could loop the laces around my ankle for improved support, but I think I was fooling myself as the laces would frequently slip down leaving my ankle exposed.
I had no such issues with.
