Seasonal–We recommend a deep clean of your hiking boots or shoes at least twice a year for moderate use and 2 to 3 times a month for a pair in heavy rotation. If you wear the same boots multiple times per week through a hiking season, it’s been more than 30 days, or you can’...
Have you just returned from an amazing mountain hike or trek? Are your hiking shoes covered in mud and dirt?Whether you just need to do some regular maintenance or want to treat your shoes before you store them for while, here is some advice on how to properly clean your hiking boots. ...
With proper cleaning and care, your hiking boots will last you for many years and many miles along the trail.
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 ...
How to clean hiking boots.Okay, here goes: Remove the laces from your boots. Soak those in a mixture of dish soap and warm water. Scrape off any dried mud from the soles using something like a toothbrush handle or a stick. Wipe off any further surface dirt using cool water and a clot...
Here’s how to look after your hiking gear. 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 ...
Atlas & BootsKnow how to choose hiking boots With something more challenging like a high-altitude trek toEverest base campor even anAconcagua climb, you’re better off with a waterproof leather or even a double mountaineering boot. As a rule of thumb, the higher you go, the bigger and mor...
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...
You’ve done the research and chosen a pair of crampons to compliment your hiking boots for your activity. What’s next? Now it’s time to protect your investment. While crampons aren’t the most expensive piece of gear you will own, they aren’t cheap,
Visit Pelican and learn how to break in hiking boots the right way. Discover the best way to break in hiking boots so you can keep your next hike blister-free.