It doesn't matter how fit or experienced you are: If your feet hurt, you're going to have a miserable hike. The good news: With hundreds of models of hiking boots and shoes on the market, your perfect ...

Almost 50 years ago, Dave Page — then a professor of American history at the University of Washington and Western Washington University — was bouldering with his girlfriend on a beach in California.

Uncomfortable shoes can ruin many things, including a hike. If you’ve ever hit the trails in high-tops (guilty) or shoes without the proper support, you know how achy and unstable you can feel.