Intro:
Before you begin
Step 1:
Select your boot type
Step 2:
Check the fit
Step 3:
Consider other factors
Step 4:
Try them out at home
Step 5:
Break them in

2torial #0530: Learn2 Shop For Hiking Boots Be a Sole Survivor! A successful hiking or camping experience begins with hiking boots that fit well. Look for boots that work, no matter how they look. Get the best quality boots possible, thus insuring that you won't have to hike several miles back to civilization with a twisted, swollen ankle. Even though we don't recommend buying a pair of hikers from a catalog, they can be useful tools. Get your hands on a quality catalog to check prices and features. But don't purchase hiking boots from a catalog unless you have already tried on the exact model, make and year. The variations are too great--and no matter how much money you save, you can do serious damage hiking in ill-fitting boots. So it's worth a few extra dollars to shop with a specialist at your side to consult you.   Hiking boots are like parachutes—safety is the primary concern. The boots on sale aren't necessarily the best ones to buy. But if the best boots for you happen to be discounted, go for it. The best time to find hiking boots on sale is at the end of the summer, in August or September.   If you have currently have a blister, twisted ankle or other recent foot problems (perhaps from bad hiking boots), no hiking boot will feel good. Wait until you are healthy before buying boots.   Do you have narrow feet? Be prepared to have a difficult time finding hiking boots that fit properly, because most boots are created for medium to wider feet.   Even if you have regular feet, your shopping trip may take you to several stores. Hiking boots are a very technical, crucial piece of equipment. The right boot can often be a challenge to find. But be patient Step 1