Planning is an important step in being prepared and ready for any adventure. Of course, sometimes, things just happen, like when a wizard bursts through your door, waving a staff and babbling about an ancient evil threatening the land, and you barely have any time to grab shoes, let alone tie them, along with an appropriate jacket, hat, and multiple layers, before you’re whisked away on a quest to destroy a powerful piece of jewelry or something. Purely hypothetical. Anyways, before embarking on a hike, whether of epic proportions, or just a “ring” around the parking lot, take time to research the route and terrain of the trail and identify the right equipment for your trip, that includes proper shoes for walking. Opt for sturdy rubber-soled hiking boots with ankle support for dirt and gravel trails and sneakers for paved, urban pathways. Once on the trail, keep your eyes, well, on the trail, and avoid tripping on tree roots (they live to trip), rocks, or hitting rogue branches tha...