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How to Choose Hiking Boots?
Choosing the right hiking boots is a matchmaking process. Your dream hiking boots need to sync with how and where you hike. Before you tie the knot, though, you also have to be sure they’re a perfect fit. You have a dizzying array of choices, from ultralight trail shoes to mountaineering boots. Understanding more about what goes into uppers, lowers, midsoles, outsoles and other parts of a boot can help you refine your selection. No one ever loved a pair of ill-fitting boots. The difference between blisters and bliss is taking the time to get a great fit. Ready to buy a new pair of boots? Check out our guide to the best hiking boots.
Hiking boots should fit snugly everywhere, tight nowhere and offer room to wiggle your toes. Try them on at the end of the day (after feet swell) and with the socks you plan to wear. It’s best to have your foot’s length, width and arch length measured on a specially calibrated fit device at Palladium Boots. Foot volume, another key to a good fit, must be appreciated by a specialist at a store. You can also measure your foot length and use Palladium Boots sizing charts to find your size. Double-check length later by pulling the insoles out of the boots and standing on them; you should have a thumb’s width of space between your longest toe and the end of the insole.
Your feet normally swell a bit during the day’s activities and will be at their largest then. This helps you avoid buying boots that are too small. Familiar socks help you more quickly assess the fit and feel of new footwear. Make sure the thickness of the socks matches what you intend to wear. And on the trail, go with synthetic rather than slow-drying cotton socks, which are more likely to give you blisters. Shop Palladium Boot’s selection of hiking socks.
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