If you are serious about hiking, whether you do quick day trips or you would like to go for a longer adventure, your feet are what are going to get you there. It is common to have your feet fall victim to blisters, plantar fasciitis, or even athlete’s foot, all of which will make hiking for any length of time miserable. If you want to make it to the end of your hike, you really need to take care of your feet by picking out the best pair of hiking boots for your needs. Here’s how.
Getting shoes that are too small are going to pinch your toes and getting ones too big are going to give you blisters. Your feet and ankles will swell the more you are out and about, so you don’t want them too tight to begin with. There should be a solid fit around the ball of your foot and your heel should seat comfortably. You should try them on with socks as well, to make sure the fit is right. You don’t want to lose any toenails out on the trail.
There are several types of hiking boots to choose from so you will first need to consider what you are going to use them for.
Unfortunately, not all boots are made of a quality material or material that works for what you really need them for.
Boots come in different cuts, which can help you prevent a rolled or sore ankle.
The biggest mistake you can do with hiking boots is to try to break them in when you are hiking. You are just asking to get a blister. If you are going for a long hike as well, you will not have a chance to exchange them for a better size or a different style. It will save you a lot of sore feet troubles if you wear them around the house for a while first.
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