When going on a hike, where under your feet there will no longer be asphalt, but earth, snow or rocks, choose the appropriate shoes in which you will be comfortable. Tips on how to choose trekking boots will help you choose the right outdoor footwear that can withstand all the loads.
Instructions
Step 1
Before choosing trekking boots, consider the route of the upcoming hike, the complexity of the terrain, the need to climb mountains, steep slopes, rocks, as well as the weight of your backpack, and then proceed with the selection of suitable shoes. First, visit the specialty stores for outdoor shoes and see the range. Take with you socks that you can put on your boots, and if you usually use special insoles, then so should they. Choose trekking boots that are handcrafted from modern materials and avoid in-line models.
Step 2
Secondly, to choose trekking boots, choose a model with a genuine leather upper of significant rigidity, in which the ankle will be well fixed. Give preference to boots with a minimum number of seams, as the most rigid models are considered, the top of which is sewn from large pieces of dense leather. In such boots, you can easily put your foot with an edge, for example, on a steep slope, without fear of a possible dislocation. Note the outsole, which should have a thick polyurethane cushion, and a plastic or leather instep to give the outdoor shoe a lot of stiffness.
Step 3
Considering that the choice of trekking boots is currently quite wide, consider models with a special curve in the sole so that the foot rolls comfortably from toe to heel. The sole of the shoe should be rubberized around the entire perimeter, and many sports shoe manufacturers use a special membrane to ensure the normal level of waterproofing. Thirdly, be sure to try on trekking boots before buying them, choosing them exactly in size, since hard shoes practically do not wear out.
Step 4
Select the size of the boot that suits you so that your big toes are slightly off the toes of the shoe and the lacing tightly wraps around the top of your ankles. If you have chosen the correct hiking shoe size, there should be a gap between the heel and the back of the boot until you lace up the shoe. Your thumbs should not touch the toes of your boots, otherwise these shoes will chafe during the hike. When trying on trekking boots, avoid purchasing a model that is too large in size, as in this case you risk rubbing calluses on the heels during the hike.
