Hike with a sure footing on your occasional excursions in the mountains with these boots. This leaves you free to explore the scenery & advance at your own pace
The frequency and intensity of hiking
Our products are ranked according to three levels of practice.
1. Occasional use: 10 hikes per year of about a 3-4 hour duration, covering less than 10 km and less than 700 m in elevation gain.
2. Regular: 20 outings of a 4-6 hour duration, 10 to 20 km, 700 to 1,200 m in elevation gain
3. Intensive: more than 20 outings of more than a 6 hour duration, more than 20 km, 1,200 to 2,000 m of elevation gain.
What size should you choose?
We advise you to try on several sizes and styles of boots to find the one best suited to you. You can take a size above your usual one to prevent the toes from bumping into the toe box when going downhill, provided the foot is properly supported to avoid friction.
how to try on your boots?
1. Try on both boots, while standing up, with the socks worn for hiking.
2. Tighten the laces, distributing the tension evenly.
3. Check two aspects:
- that your heel doesn’t lift up before the boot when walking on an incline
- that your foot doesn’t slip; and also that your toes don’t hit the front on the downhill.
What’s the difference between traction and grip?
Traction optimises propulsion, prevents the boot from slipping backwards and stabilises it. It depends on the number and shape of the boot crampons.
Grip prevents the boot from slipping and skidding on smooth ground or in demanding conditions.
How to care for your boots
1. Leave your boots to air dry.
2. Remove dry mud with a stiff brush.
3. Clean stains with a brush and some warm water and leave to dry.
4. Use a re-waterproofing spray to restore water-repellency on the upper.
replace your insoles
The original insole in your boots is designed to accommodate most feet. A change of insole can offer:
- Better support (preformed or reinforced soles)
- More comfort (warmth and/or cushioning)
- A longer boot lifespan.
How can you avoid blisters?
We have some tips for preventing blisters when hiking. Discover all our tips here:
https://www.decathlon.com/blogs/sports-advice/8-tips-from-our-expert-hikers-to-avoid-blisters
HOW DO YOU AVOID BLISTERS?
Blisters generally develop when the skin is weakened by friction. In order to prevent them from occurring, we recommend the following:
- Choose a shoe in your size.
- Wear suitable socks
- Tie and tighten your shoes properly.
- Don’t hesitate to readjust your lace fastening during activity, particularly before tackling a climb or descent.
- Wear your shoes on a short trip for the first use.
How should you look after your shoes?
- Leave to air dry.
- Remove dry mud with a stiff brush.
- Clean marks using a brush and some warm water
- Leave to dry
- Spray with a re-waterproofing product to restore the water-resistance to the upper.
How should you look after your boots?
- Leave to air dry.
- Remove dry mud with a stiff brush.
- Clean marks using a brush and some warm water
- Leave to dry
- Spray with a re-waterproofing product to restore the water-resistance to the upper.
Hike comfortably in the mountains with these shoes, designed to cushion and protect your feet. Featuring full-length sole cushioning and an integrated stone-guard, they promise enduring comfort.
Traction
Non-slip rubber outsole with 4 mm gripping studs
Cushioning
EVA midsole offering great cushioning along the entire length of the foot.
Lightweight
The foot remains lightweight for hiking: 295 g per boot in UK size 6.5.
Hike with a sure footing on your occasional excursions in the mountains with these boots. This leaves you free to explore the scenery & advance at your own pace
