Tips for Buying Hiking Shoes


For every hike, it is important to wear hiking shoes, even if it is only about the daily walk of a few kilometers. It is essential for the well being of your feet and knees and contributes to a good posture. The ideal walking shoes ensure that your feet get the optimal support to feel comfortable from the beginning to the end of the hike.


There are countless different hiking shoes. From lightweight models to rugged high-mountain hiking boots. In different materials and for various foot shapes. Of course there are special hiking shoes for women and men, but also unisex models.


1.Buy your hiking shoes in the afternoon

It is recommended to plan the fitting for the late afternoon. Her feet are a bit thicker then in the morning and this is most likely to be the situation during a hike. Because even then the feet swell something.




2. High or low shaft?

High hiking shoes are particularly suitable in the mountains and on uneven or unpaved roads (boulders). The high shaft provides more support and prevents kinking. Low-shaft shoes have the advantage of being lighter and more flexible, and are particularly useful in flat areas and fixed ways.

4. Waterproof or breathable?                                                                                                                
In the meantime, you probably have decided for yourself which category hikers you belong to. Now it's about the decision between waterproof and breathable shoes. Hiking boots in Gore-Tex, a microporous membrane, are waterproof and windproof, but leave moisture (sweat) from the inside out, which is called breathable. While this may sound perfect, it's not always the best. Hiking in cold areas, in the rain or snow, such a shoe is ideal to keep your feet dry and warm. 




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