Ever thought of using sandals for hiking, especially in the summer heat. There are some nice sandals around i.e. http://www.fieldandtrek.com/cat_id/FOOTSAND/product-Teva-Kanarli-Sandal-15130.htm
Sandals were good enough to build the roman empire on and the romans did a lot of walking.


If it starts to rain put on a pair of goretex socks.