How to tie hiking boots

Follow the following two steps to ensure that your shoelaces are comfortable and practical.

Quick hook

Wrap the top hook as usual, then cross the shoelaces and tie them around the hook in a figure-8 shape.

Through the shoelace holes

B1. Tie a loop on each strap and push them through the metal hole at the top.

B2. Pass the end of the shoelace through the buckle of the other shoelace and tighten it, as shown on the left side of the hiking boots in the picture. Ankle and foot comfort principle.

Tightening the laces of your hiking shoes can not only protect your heels, but also greatly reduce the possibility of blisters.

However, doing so may also compress the toes and cause chafing of the instep during prolonged exercise, especially in boots with uncomfortable linings. The following two methods allow you to easily adjust the tension of the toes and ankles respectively, playing a protective role without hindering blood circulation.

Appropriate tightness

C1. Adjust the hiking shoe laces to the appropriate tightness. In front of the ankle, two shoelaces are crossed and wrapped several times.

C2. Even if you tighten the ankle, the front of the foot should remain loose. Remember, when you wear thicker socks, you will need to readjust the laces at the front of your foot.

Double-layer laces

If possible, it is best to prepare two shoelaces or break the shoelaces into two parts to tie the upper and lower ends of the hiking shoes respectively. This layered structure allows you to adopt different loosening and tightening strategies for different situations.

Classification and Selection of Outdoor Hiking Shoes

Light-weight hiking shoes: mainly designed for short-distance trekkers, suitable for general outdoor camping, the climbing areas are not complicated, and the stay time outside is only One to two days. This kind of shoe is relatively soft, has good air permeability, and is comfortable to wear, but the hardness and wear resistance of the sole are the lowest among hiking shoes.

Medium-sized hiking boots: mainly designed for hikers with medium-distance treks. They are suitable for climbers who carry a lot of climbing equipment, the types of mountaineering sites are not very complicated, and the trekking distance is short to medium-distance. The soles of these boots have good hardness and wear resistance, and the uppers are of medium height, which can effectively protect the feet and ankle joints.

Heavy-duty mountaineering boots: mainly designed for long-distance trekkers, suitable for mountaineers who carry heavier mountaineering equipment, climb on more complex types of mountaineering sites, and stay outside for a longer period of time. The soles of this kind of boots have strong hardness and wear resistance, and can better protect the soles of the feet. Some models can also be equipped with crampons. The upper is higher than that of medium-sized boots.

Snow mountain climbing boots: These boots are specially designed for people who climb snow mountains above 6,000 meters above sea level. The soles and uppers of the boots have strong rigidity and can be equipped with crampons. The boots are heavier and less flexible. The soles of the boots are lined with steel plates, the uppers are made of hard plastic resin, and the uppers are higher.