What shoes do you wear for ordinary mountaineering trips?

Out shoes are classified according to their different adaptability, and different series are suitable for different sports and terrain. The more common out shoes can be roughly divided into five series:

A. mountaineering series:

The mountaineering series can be divided into high mountain boots and low mountain boots. Alpine boots can also be called heavy mountaineering boots, which are designed for climbing snow-capped mountains. The soles of boots are usually made of super wear-resistant Vibram rubber, lined with carbon plate, which has strong impact resistance and can be installed with crampons. The design of boots is very high, generally more than 20cm. Boots are sewn with hard plastic resin or thickened cowhide sheepskin, and lined with warm shoe covers, which can adapt to complex and harsh mixed terrain of snow, ice and rock and effectively protect feet. Low mountain boots can also be called heavy hiking boots. The goal of this kind of shoes is the peak below 6000m above sea level, which is especially suitable for climbing ice walls or rock walls mixed with ice and snow. The outsole is made of wear-resistant Vibram rubber, and the middle of the outsole is lined with FRP plates. The sole is very hard, with strong impact resistance and sufficient support when climbing. The vamp is sewn with thickened (above 3.0mm) whole cowhide or sheepskin. In order to enhance the waterproof and moisture permeability effect, Gore Tex or SympaTex is often used. The height of the vamp is usually 15 cm-20 cm, which can effectively protect the feet and reduce injuries under complex terrain conditions. Some styles are equipped with crampons, and the crampons can be bound without a fixed structure. It is lighter than hiking shoes, so it is more comfortable to walk with the crampons off.

B. Crossing series:

Crossing series can also be called hiking series. The design target is low mountains, canyons, deserts, Gobi and other complex terrain, which is suitable for long-distance walking with heavy load. The structural characteristics of this kind of shoes also belong to high-top shoes. The height of the upper is usually above 15cm, which has strong support and can effectively protect the ankle bone and reduce the injury. The outsole adopts Vibram wear rubber, and the professional brand also designs nylon plate support between the outsole and the midsole to enhance the hardness of the sole, which can effectively prevent the deformation of the sole and enhance the impact resistance. The upper is often made of medium-thick top layer cowhide, sheepskin or leather, and the leather surface is made of Du Bang super wear-resistant Cordura fabric, which is much lighter and more flexible than the mountaineering series. In order to solve the waterproof problem, most styles are lined with Gore Tex material, and some are oil skin waterproof. This kind of shoes can walk on the water below the ankle or in the rain.

C. hiking series:

Hiking series can also be called light hiking shoes, which are often used in outdoor sports. The design goal is to walk lightly in short and medium distances, which is suitable for gentle mountains, jungles and general outings or camping activities. The design feature of this kind of shoes is that the upper is below 13cm, and there is a structure to protect the ankle. The outsole is made of wear rubber, and the midsole is made of microcellular foam and double-layer encrypted rubber. The soles of high-grade brands are designed with plastic interlayer, which has good impact resistance and shock absorption, and the uppers are made of full leather, genuine leather or genuine leather mixed materials. Some styles have Gore Tex lining, while others are not waterproof. The advantages of upper shoes are light weight, softness, comfort and good air permeability. Walking in an environment with uncomplicated terrain, upper shoes are better than high-top shoes.

D. sports series:

Out shoes' sports series is usually called low-heeled shoes, and its design goal is daily wear and no-load sports. Wear rubber outsole lets you never have to worry about the wear and tear of the sole. The elastic midsole can not only reduce the impact on the foot, but also reduce the pressure of weight on the foot. High-grade low-heeled shoes usually have keel design, which can not only effectively prevent the deformation of soles, but also enhance the support of shoes. The tight upper design makes you feel that the shoes are on your feet. This kind of shoes are generally equipped with leather uppers or nylon mesh surfaces, so the texture is lighter, and a pair of shoes is often less than 400g, and the elasticity is good. At present, this series is the most commonly used and best-selling variety in some European and American countries.

E. Upstream series:

The upstream series can also be called outdoor sandals. The vamp is usually designed with mesh or woven structure. The outsole is made of wear rubber with soft plastic insoles, and the sole and upper are made of non-absorbent materials. Adapt to the hot season and the watery environment, because the non-absorbent material is selected, it can be quickly dried away from the watery environment, thus maintaining the comfort in walking.

Various harsh environments in the wild put forward many special requirements for climbing shoes. Different sports also make climbing shoes more detailed and more kinds appear. Waterproofing is the primary function of modern hiking shoes. Many professional backpackers choose to buy hiking shoes, which is precisely the function of hiking shoes.