Ahnu Sugarpine Hiking Shoes - Waterproof (For Women)

Formerly a Keen wearer, but have been unhappy with the fit of these in recent years. Have tried multiple low hikers for years and finally took a risk and ordered these Ahnu shoes. I love them. Took them to Europe and hiked the rugged Alps in them, yet comfortable and good looking enough to wear to town.

I wore these for 3 months while volunteering in South Africa and definitely tested their limits. They have been completely sunk to the top in mud, but I washed them off in the sink and they were good as new, just with a good “these aren’t brand new” look to them. The reinforced sole protected me from sharp rocks and gigantic thorns. And no matter how much it rained or how many times I slipped in the mud, my feet NEVER got wet. They’ve also been on a 6-mile volcano hike in the Galápagos Islands - not a blister in sight. I highly recommend them for hiking, probably overkill for an everyday sneaker. (I got the gray ones, but bought them on sale at a retail store because STP didn’t have them at the time.)

I encouraged my mother to purchase the Anhu Sugarpine Hiking Shoe because I saw based on Amazon reviews that they were lightweight and comfortable... ideal during our trip to Norway/Finland as our regular walking/airplaine/hiking shoe. My mother tested her pair before we left, and she said they were uncomfortable and she slipped and fell on rocks (dry and wet) 3 times and screwed up her knee and hip which affected her throughout our 10-day vacation.

My shoes unfortunately arrived later than I expected so I didn’t have a chance to wear them before the vacation. Originally, I chalked up my mother’s review of the “slippery” shoes to her dis-coordination. Fortunately, I have my dad’s athletic genes, so when I slipped on wet granite curb, I knew these shoes were an issue. I tried being brave by hiking as I would in sneakers until I slipped on both dry and wet rocks. I spent the rest of the time in Norway hiking slowly and down rocks on my hands and butt.

I am very disappointed in these shoes, and discourage Sierra Trading Post from selling these. The website even describes them as “a light hiker that's ready to take on the creek crossings and mucky trails!”. These hiking shoes should be NOwhere near creeks, muck mud, trails, rocks, or H20. They are not safe to hike in. Both my mother and I also complained about their comfort and we gave them 10-day vacation to break in. By the end of the vacation, I was wearing flip flops in cold Norwegian weather because these hikers were so uncomfortable and unsafe even on cobblestone city streets.

If I were reading this, I would think this sounds dramatic. I don’t do drama, but I do comedy: If anything, please sell these in Outdoor Living > Outdoor Games > Slip & Slides!

These are very comfortable even though I have plantar fasciitis. I tried them on in a store but ordered from here since the price is much better. They work well for hiking or as regular casual shoes. I've worn them through shallow water and mud and they clean easily when wiped.

Great looking shoes, comfortable, good support.