Cinque Terre trails, Dolomite paths, Amalfi Coast steps — what to put on your feet.
Plan your Italy trip →Cinque Terre/Amalfi Coast: Trail running shoes or light hiking shoes. The trails are steep, rocky, and exposed — you need grip and ankle awareness. Full hiking boots are overkill for coastal trails; trail runners (Salomon Speedcross, Merrell Moab) are ideal.
Dolomites: Proper hiking boots with ankle support for mountain trails. Via ferrata routes require stiff-soled boots. For gentle valley walks and rifugio-to-rifugio treks, sturdy hiking shoes suffice. For high-altitude passes and scrambles, leather or synthetic hiking boots are essential.
Tuscany/Umbria hill walking: Trail shoes or sturdy sneakers. The terrain is gentle — dirt paths, olive groves, vineyard roads. Comfort matters more than technical support.
Vesuvius/Etna: Volcanic rock is sharp and loose. Sturdy shoes with thick soles and good grip. Not sandals, not sneakers — you need protection from sharp volcanic scoria.
If you're doing light hiking alongside city sightseeing, a trail-to-town shoe (Merrell Moab Speed, Salomon X Ultra, Hoka Speedgoat) handles both. Dark colors look urban enough for cities; the grip handles trails. One shoe for everything.
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