Do you need hiking shoes in Iceland? Can you wear sports shoes that are worn in winter ?

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Absolutely necessary, most hosting groups will provide rental services.

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Not necessarily wearing hiking shoes, but the shoes must be waterproof, because Iceland has a lot of rain. If you want to go hiking, especially glacier hiking, it's better to wear professional hiking shoes. Because there are many sharp stones on the hiking trails, and it's more reliable to have crampons on hiking shoes for glacier hiking. So, the key is what are you going to do? Where are you going? In any case, wearing waterproof professional hiking shoes is beneficial for your safety.

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I'm sorry, are you talking about the Glacier Walk? If so, that is needed. Also, I just booked a three-hour tour of this type on guide to Iceland. Originally, hiking shoes needed to be rented separately, but now they are provided for free. Just for your reference~

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