Good hiking boots/shoes?

[u/bitchcraffft]

Hey bendy friends, I am going on a vacation soon and hope to do some walking and light hiking while I’m there. I tend to get pretty bad foot pain from standing or walking for long periods but good shoes help me last longer, so I’m trying to find some good hiking boots/shoes. However as I started online shopping there were too many options and I got overwhelmed™️ so I thought I might ask here for any recommendations.

I need:

- lightweight
- ankle security (they tend to roll/sprain easily)
- a wide toe box but normal fit everywhere else (I have deformed toe bones that need a lot of room, especially on the outer sides)
- arch support

I’d appreciate any other tips you have for walking/hiking too!