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
Wick: to draw away moisture from your
skin
Crampons: metal spikes that attach to
some boots to provide grip on ice and snow
2torial #0530: Learn2Shop For Hiking Boots
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Select your boot type
There are several main types of hiking boots:
outdoor cross trainers, light hiking boots, and
heavyweight hiking boots. There are also
mountaineering boots, for more serious treks.
Outdoor cross trainers
are for more even terrain, light trail hiking,
trail running, and sometimes mountain biking.
These are best worn without a backpack. Outdoor
cross trainers sometimes come above the ankle,
sometimes not, and are more flexible than
regular hikers. They generally don't have a lot
of ankle support. They are often made of similar
materials to running shoes but use darker colors
and sturdier soles. Note: the functionality of
the outdoor cross trainers make them useful when
traveling abroad.
Light hiking boots are
best for hikes of up to about 4 hours, and can
support backpacks from 1-15 lbs. These boots are
often made of both canvas and leather, and are
more flexible. Some are waterproof. Cost: $70 -
$150
Heavyweight hiking boots
are generally made of all leather, with stiffer
soles and uppers. For overnight or several day
hikes. Many are waterproof. Cost: $120 - $300
Mountaineering boots: All leather, very
stiff and technically designed. Mountaineering
boots are for hikes of several days and can
support packs of 40-100 lbs. They generally
allow for the affixing of 'crampons,' which are
metallic strap-on devices for hiking on ice.
Cost: $120 - $240
Select your boot type
Outdoor cross trainers
are for more even terrain, light trail hiking,
trail running, and sometimes mountain biking.
These are best worn without a backpack. Outdoor
cross trainers sometimes come above the ankle,
sometimes not, and are more flexible than
regular hikers. They generally don't have a lot
of ankle support. They are often made of similar
materials to running shoes but use darker colors
and sturdier soles. Note: the functionality of
the outdoor cross trainers make them useful when
traveling abroad.
Light hiking boots are
best for hikes of up to about 4 hours, and can
support backpacks from 1-15 lbs. These boots are
often made of both canvas and leather, and are
more flexible. Some are waterproof. Cost: $70 -
$150
Heavyweight hiking boots
are generally made of all leather, with stiffer
soles and uppers. For overnight or several day
hikes. Many are waterproof. Cost: $120 - $300
