Soak– For especially gnarly cases, consider leaving your hiking boots or shoes fully submerged in a bucket of warm water to soak for 10-15 minutes. The water will break down the muck and penetrate the shoe, making it easier to clean. When time is up, take a soft-bristle brush and scr...
With proper cleaning and care, your hiking boots will last you for many years and many miles along the trail.
When you’re choosing your hiking boots, try them on with the socks you plan to wear at the end of the day (as feet normally swell during the day and will be at their largest). Don’t be surprised if the most comfortable fit is a bit bigger than what you would normally wear. My ...
1. Clean and treat your hiking boots First of all, brush off any dried mud from your boots. Then remove the laces and put them aside to soak in warm, soapy water. Half-fill a bucket with warm water and add a dash of washing-up liquid. Scrub the boots thoroughly with a medium sti...
Even great-fitting boots need to get in sync with your feet. If you take the time to break in a new pair of hiking boots, you'll enjoy many comfortable miles on the trail together. Different boots take different break-in times. Light hikers may feel perfect right out of the box, whil...
Hi Edo! No worries- you can absolutely revitalize those shoes by cleaning first with Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel, and then re-waterproofing with Fabric & Leather Proof. Nikwax cleaners not only get rid of dirt and crud, they also get rid of any soap/detergent residue left behind by other ...
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How to match crampons and hiking boots ©Live For The Outdoors Crampons come in three grades: strap-on C1, hybrid C2 and step-in C3. It’s all about matching the crampon, boot type, and how you're going to use them. C1 crampons are for walking. C2 and C3 crampons have a gre...
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Choose a path that is free of sharp rocks, thorns and other hazards that may be damaging to your dog’s feet. You may be equipped with the best hiking boots you could find on the market, but your pet doesn’t have the luxury of having his feet protected. ...