Another fan of Vasque products here, partly because they were the purveyor of official footwear for the National Park Service at the time I was working; when i retired, I took a lifetime stash of Sundowners and lighter boots with me. I feel uneasy putting on any shoes that I am not willing to walk at least five miles in. Day to day I am usually wearing some sort of running shoe, although I am beginning to appreciate "approach shoes," low cut hikers that are designed to be suitable for the lower grades of rock climbing (up to about 5.6 or so); i can climb in them, hike in them, and they are my top choice for riding my toe clip equipped touring bicycle.

Any low cut hiking shoe shoud be paired with gaiters;I have several different type for different situations.

I have several boots for more specialized situations, including steel toed work boots; I hope I can locate them when I have to dig out from the Big One.

i think i ever have a pair of dress shoes for those inevitable occasions when they are de riguer, but I really don't like to wear them.