We choose our shoes based on the type of raids that usually we do for the mount. The activity that we will perform along with the type of terrain that we're moving and the time of year when we are the key that activity. Before we go to a shop to have these things clear.
You need to be aware that the boots "for all" do not exist, and therefore it is best to have a pair of shoes of different mountain for each condition (summer or winter b.p.); or only boots that fit the main type of route that we used to practice mountain. However, they do exist some common aspects that have to assess when making our choice, whatever the use we are going to give our boots. We are talking about the sole and breathability.
SoleWhether for hiking, trekking or mountaineering, the sole should always slip and tacos. Today, it is best to decant us by Vibram: sole grippy and highly resistant to abrasion. However, some brands make their own sole (b.p. Contagrip, the Salomon brand). Although these more "generic" soles usually have between mediocre and good results in easy terrain, they leave much to be desired to more difficult terrain.
How to choose a good hiking bootsSometimes when I look for hiking boots I find people trying to find some nice boots, leaving second option comfort or good finish of the boot (My girlfriend, for example). The design may play an important role in clothing, but in the mountains we must put aside and look as comfortable and practical as possible. Your teammates will walk for a long time and gradually suffer such wear that not even you will remember what initially seemed nice. Ideally, try and try until you bear with your perfect boot. Once, twice, three times or we need, but never you to stay with the first that you may proboscis.
With this initial advice, I encourage you to continue reading so that you can find best hiking boots live up to your expectations, primarily for use in the spring, summer and autumn. We have divided into sections that our view we think are the most important, starting with the exterior.
exterior protectionIt is the fastest to see any boot and what we should look very good. For example check that reinforced seams come as double seam (see photo). This must have good appearance and if they also come with rubber on the toe or heel, check that this is not stuck with super glue and sometimes even see the glue ... bad sign. It would not be the first time that I take off the protections of a boot.Many models have a tape on the back to move the cord and offer extra support. Personally I have hardly used. It is also used to put the boot more easily.
In addition many boots wear rubber reinforced toe or even the entire bottom of the boot. This not only combat chafing but also additional protection against water. This type of boots usually have a higher price and often wear boots higher quality. This sometimes eye increases the weight of the bootPractical advice is advisable to test the boot up and down a ramp, because the behavior of shoes on flat terrain is very different from what we find in our outings, where slopes are common. Thus, the foot moves naturally and can detect the slack and possible future hassles. It is necessary to prove the two boots, as is usual for a longer than the other foot is taken and if the difference is usually small (average number, English size, a difference of 4 mm. Long), sometimes it depends on the choice of size. Choose the size that is needed and not a larger size as the old way. A boot of inadequate size can produce blisters, the greatest enemy of the mountaineer. Use, test the boots, the same sock we will use in our outings, considering that a good sock is essential for maximum performance footwear. Sudden temperature changes can damage and prematurely age boots. So, to avoid binging and / or drying near the fire, radiators, windows closed with vehicles exposed to sunlight or outdoors. If we let them get wet boots to dry at room temperature. We will extract the templates and we can help with papers introduce newspaper inside to absorb moisture. If the boots were dirty, they must be cleaned with a cloth dampened with clear water (if there is mud, help with a semi-stiff brush). The template will be removed and cleaned with soap and water, leaving dry template boot and slowly open and airy place, filling with newspaper inside the boot to prevent deformation.
