Hiking Boots: How to Ensure the Correct Fit

How to Ensure the Correct Fit

HIKING BOOTS

Richard Mallett

HIKING BOOTS: How to Ensure the Correct Fit

Richard Mallett

A purchase of hiking boots is an investment that should not be taken lightly. While the most expensive are not necessarily the best, choosing the wrong boots can result in much discomfort. The right pair of boots will stay comfortable even under the most strenuous of hiking circumstances.

Measuring Proper measurements are essential for getting the right fit. Before you commit to buying, you should know the exact size of your foot length, width, arch and volume, which can be measured on specially calibrated devices in-store. Be sure to wear the same type of socks for a fitting as you plan to wear on hikes.

Timing Most dedicated hikers will be planning to wear their boots for long periods of time and will want them to be as comfortable as possible. For this reason, you should always go boot shopping at the end of the day, so you are trying them on while your feet are at their largest after a day’s activity.

Assessing You can’t know how comfortable a boot will be simply by pulling it on and off. Spend some time in the store walking around, using steps and inclines where possible, to see how the boots feel with movement.

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