Whether or not you can fully enjoy hiking in the great outdoors often depends on your chosen footwear. After all, no matter how breathtaking the view from the summit, if you’re freezing or if you’ve got blisters on your feet, then your mood will go downhill and nothing will brighten your spirits. Indeed, lots of people are really unsure about what to ask for when buying new hiking boots and ask themselves: Would I be better getting a size larger or smaller?
The answer is ... when buying hiking boots, you should generally go for a size larger than you normally wear. Normally, you can buy one size up in hiking boots because your feet normally swell during the course of a day. Consequently, you should always try on new hiking boots either late afternoon or in the evening. Take a pair of hiking socks along with you when trying on new hiking boots, in order to ensure they fit comfortably.
Also make sure that there is roughly 1.5 cm room between your toes and the tip of the shoe. If the space is less, you may find that your toes hit the tip of the shoe as you go downhill. Furthermore, your new hiking boots should sit snugly around midfoot, in order that your feet have a firm grip – your feet will not slip and slide around on your next trail.
When all is said and done, it is not only the size and fit that play a key role ... take your planned activity and the type of terrain into consideration.
What exactly do you have in mind? If you wish to know more about what boots you would need for a mountain trip involving challenging climbs, treks lasting several days or for cycling: Our footwear guide gives comprehensive tips on what best to choose depending on your intended activity.
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