Are hiking shoes suitable for long-term hiking?

Not suitable. Hiking shoes are specially designed for climbing mountain peaks. Their soles are hard and supportive, which can prevent their feet from slipping. The vamp is usually made of waterproof and breathable materials, which can provide better protection in complex mountain environment. However, the hardness of the sole is high and it lacks the elastic support of the foot. If you walk for a long time, it will do great harm to your toes and soles. At the same time, although the waterproof material of hiking shoes ensures the waterproofness, it will also affect the air permeability, resulting in problems such as odor and sweaty feet when the feet are too hot, which is not suitable for long-term walking. In China in the middle and late 1980s, wearing all kinds of sports shoes became more and more popular, and then military boots were added. At this time, sports shoes are called "travel shoes" and become the first choice for travelers, while military boots become the first choice for those who love outdoor survival and outdoor sports. In fact, neither sports shoes (mainly jogging shoes or tennis shoes) nor military boots are very suitable for outdoor sports. Since the last century, professional hiking shoes specially designed and manufactured for mountaineering and travel have become popular in Europe.