Looking after your hiking boots/shoes

The most important thing related to hiking boots or shoes is ensuring that they fit you correctly and that you break your hiking boots in before doing any serious activities in them.

The second most important thing is to look after your hiking boots, as even the most expensive high quality hiking boots get worn out eventually. In this article we are going to look at a few different things that you can do to make sure your hiking boots or shoes last as long as possible

Cleaning your hiking boots!

It is of upmost importance to make sure you clean your hiking boots or shoes after every use to remove any mud from the uppers and sole unit. Hiking boots can be damaged if you put them into storage whilst they are still dirty. Your hiking boots can also be damaged if your put them into storage whilst they are still wet so always allow them to dry naturally away from any heaters. Here at new forestfootwear.com we suggest you use a hiking boot bag to store and transport your hiking boots. Hiking boot bags are available from our accessories section.

Cleaning the inside of your hiking boots or shoes is just as important as cleaning the outside of your hiking boots. Salt from sweat can cause damage the lining off your hiking boots and affect the waterproofing properties of the boots. It is a good idea to wipe the inside of the boot with a soft cloth to remove any build up of salt from the inside.

Treat your hiking boots with waterproof spray

For more serious outdoor activities we recommend treating your hiking boots or shoes before and after every walk. If you only use your hiking boots for the daily dog walk then treating them from time to time is fine. Just simple spray the upper of your hiking boots with the waterproof spray and allow to dry naturally and the spray will help to keep your boots waterproof. Here at newforestfootwear.com we sell a waterproof spray from Grisport that offers great protection from the wet that you will encounter whilst wearing your hiking boots.

Nourishing the leather of your hiking boots

As well as using waterproof spray on your hiking boots or shoes we also recommend using products such a Nikwax to help nourish the leather. This will help to prolong the life of your hiking boots by preventing the leather from drying out and cracking. Here at newforestfootwear.com we sell Nikwax which is ideal for treating your hiking boots and will certainly help your hiking footwear last and last.

If you take good care of your hiking boots or shoe they will last much longer, be more comfortable and offer great protection from the elements so all you have to do is enjoys the scenery on your walk.

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