Wear hard-soled shoes or soft-soled shoes when climbing mountains.

You can wear both kinds of shoes when climbing mountains.

Hard-soled shoes (such as hiking shoes): provide good ankle support and stability, suitable for rugged mountain roads. The sole is hard and wear-resistant, suitable for long-term hiking and mountaineering. Usually it has good waterproof performance and is suitable for wet or rainy weather.

Soft-soled shoes (such as sports shoes or hiking shoes): high comfort, suitable for short-distance hiking or less rugged mountain roads. Soft soles provide good grip and are suitable for all kinds of terrain. Lighter weight, less burden on feet, suitable for fast exercise.