[header] How to begin hiking [title] Get a good pair of boots. [step] This allows you to take yourself further than wearing trainers or flat soled shoes. A reliable, sturdy and supportive boot is best. 
Also make sure your boots are right for the environment you will be using them in (for example, a pair of heavy duty waterproof boots are a bad choice for desert hiking). Your boots should be suited to you and your environment.