Definition - hike,verb; walk for a long distance, especially across country or in the woods.
Since the moments humans first walked the earth, you can be we were doing just that: walking. Walking upright, on two feet, gave us survival advantages in environments like the forest and grasslands. Two free hands and a unique, elevated view, allowed opportunities for new kinds of exploration, small and large. The first footwear were intended for, what we are familiar with, hikes; across deserts, plains, rocky mountains, and more. An
early resemblance of a shoe of this kind was discovered and thought by experts to be around 5,000 years old.
This boot was thought to be issued by the Italian Army during World War I; designed with a leg splint for common injuries that occur in harsh, alpine terrain.
But it isn't until the early 20th century that we begin to see boots that more closely represent what we are familiar with when it comes to hiking boots. With more free time to enjoy the outdoors for leisure, rather than purely travel or work, footwear designed for hiking quickly burgeoned into an industry that was here to stay. In the early hiking boot days, almost the entire boot, uppers and even the sole, were made out of leather. We've certainly made some pretty big leaps and bounds in hiking footwear since then!
The outsole is the next biggest leap in the hiking boot evolution. Boots with rubber outsoles were now easier to make, repair, and boots lasted longer. However, the outsoles really hit their time to shine when
Vibram® arrives on the scene. A new universe of possibilities for boots opened up, offering outdoor experts and enthusiasts footwear for specific environments and conditions. All our boots use a Vibram® outsole for a boot to conquer a variety of terrain, working conditions, and all with extreme lightness.
The next huge step in outdoor boot evolution (and another one all our boots are a part of!) is
SuperFabric® uppers. Leather, suede, nylon uppers have traditionally been used in hiking footwear. But now, SuperFabric® offers an 'amored' yet flexible and breathable solution; and it's in every pair of ALTAI™ boots. Easily deflects scrapes from rocks or sharp edges, maintains its "out of the box" look longer, breathes, and waterproof; it is clear why we chose to be at the forefront of this boot evolution.
For more information on our boots, check them out on our
online store.
Are you looking for incredible boots for hiking in water? ALTAI™ has the footwear that will keep up with you and push you to the extremes during any climate. Our waterproof material keeps your feet dry as the water beads away back to where it belongs, off and away from your body. You no longer have to worry about or suffer through the uncomfortable feeling of swamp footed socks! Our breathable yet waterproofing technology makes for an all around amazing selection of backpacking boots. Shop online for your next and most likely last pair of on sale waterproof outdoors men's' boots today!
Large Selection of Boots for Hiking in Water
Our large selection of hiking boots for men or women come in many options because of the waterproofing material we use. Our lightweight product called SuperFabric® makes for an easy to maneuver, necessary, part of clothing. SuperFabric® is also a material that protects from water, stains, abrasions, and even slashes. The waterproofing product can be found in these boots:
That is right, every boot and shoe we have in stock are waterproofed for your adventurous pleasure! For those who need the protection of a high-quality boot and also would like to quickly feel the floor of the earth below you after a nice long hike. Our Zip Side 8" tactical boot is designed for you and will be released on the market Spring 2017! Our vast quantity of quality products will be provided in every comfortable form we have, and in every style you need! Shop now for your next pair of on sale for men's or best women's water shoe for hiking today!
Have Your Backpacking Boots Delivered
Having your new lightweight hiking boots delivered to your doorstep is like Christmas no matter the time of year you are shopping. Unwrapping the box to see what is inside, imagining yourself utilizing the purchase before it is on your feet! It is a very exciting time. Ordering online will give you the freedom to have your order shipped directly to your home! Shop now for your new pair of amazingly lightweight backpacking boots from ALTAI™!
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