Hiking Boot.

Hiking boots are different from walking shoes. They are not to be used for walking exercise. Hiking boots extend more upwards and cover the entire ankle. They are designed to walk or hike on very uneven and possibly unexplored surfaces, where you may be stepping on pebbles, stones, in small ditches and uphill surfaces. They are firm and support the ankle so that the ankles do not twist or get strained because of the uneven movements of the ankles on uneven surfaces.

Hiking Boots are mainly used for climbing, mountaineering, hiking and during hunting. They hold the foot and leg straight without hindering their movements.

How to select Good Hiking Boots.

1)      Your Hiking Boot must be rigid to support your ankle and your foot from all sides to prevent your foot from being damaged due to twisting while walking on uneven surfaces.

2)      Your hiking boots must be as light as possible to reduce the strain on your foot and leg muscles.

3)      The hiking boot must support the arch of your foot firmly and not allow the arch to flatten under pressure. A cushioned insole of foam will help here.

4)      There should be a comfortable distance, say about half an inch, between the toes and the inner front portion of the shoe.

5)      Your hiking boots must be made of water resistant material and not allow the moisture due to exposure from a wet hiking surface to seep inside the boot. Moisture can cause blisters on your feet.

6)      The outer soles of the hiking boots must be made to grip the walking surface. Hard rubber with deep lugs is best.

7)      Laces of your hiking boots should be nylon braided cords. This will ensure a comfortably firm fit.

8)      Your hiking boots should have padded scree collars which will protect your achilles tendon from injury due to chafing. Scree collars are found at the top rear end of your hiking boot.

9)      Ideally your hiking boots should be made of breathable leather.

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