Hiking Boots, A Good Foundation

If you love the outdoors, hiking is something that you probably will end up doing occasionally, or you could even be an avid hiker. There is a great feeling that comes from taking a hike. It can be difficult if you are not used to this type of exertion and your muscles can end up extremely sore. But as long as your feet are encased in comfortable, well fitting hiking boots or shoes, it makes the difference between an enjoyable hike and a miserable one.

One of the best investments a hiker can ever make is in the selection of good boots. From the negative side, nothing (short of a catastrophic accident) can make a hike go bad as easily as a bad pair of boots. On the positive side, good hiking boots or shoes give you the support, comfort and traction you need to conquer any hike.

If you hike over rough terrain you'll probably want something relatively high laced. You want to get support above your ankle. How much higher depends on your style, but make sure you get plenty of support.

Hiking shoes are made to help keep your feet as comfortable and as stable as they can be under the conditions of a longer hike, so if you skip the hiking boots or shoes and wear sneakers, after a few miles your feet are going to be hurting. Even your ankles can begin to hurt, because, unlike sneakers, hiking boots are designed to give your ankles support when traveling over rough terrain.

You need to have confidence that your boots will support you. Without it, sore feet or even twisted ankles are almost guaranteed. You have to find the right hiking shoes for your feet, which means you have to have the right fit. If you are certain of your size, you can order them online. Make sure you choose a site that offers returns if it turns out they just dont fit as they need to.

Always test boots using socks that closely match what you will use. Thick, moisture-wicking, cotton or blend are perfect. You can't tell what the results will be if you try them on with casual or even sports socks.

If you want the right pair of hiking shoes, you have a few things to take into consideration:

First, you want something that fits.

You also want something that goes higher than a sneaker to protect your ankles.

Late in the day when your feet are at their biggest size, is when you should measure your size.

Extras such as waterproofing and secure laces.

A gusseted tongue to help keep gravel and dirt out of the boot.

Look for materials (treated leather, rubber, special composites) that are water-resistant.

Look for Gore-Tex because of its excellent thermal properties.

Well-designed hiking boots will have a variety of materials and geometries that minimize slippage on wet rocks and maximize sticking power on flaking hill grades. Vibram lugs with some kind of tread are a minimum. They look almost like car tires, but are a more plastic, less rubbery kind of material.

Depending on what kind of hiking you are going to be doing, will determine how much you may want to pay for your new hiking boots or shoes. Of course, if you get serious, you may certainly end up with more than one pair. But they will last for years if they are good hiking boots.

There are many manufacturers of hiking boots. Shop around and read reviews. Then lace up and take a hike.

Hiking is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors.

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