The current popularity of outdoor activities makes us pay more attention to the selection of equipment. As the saying goes, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." How to choose the right shoes can be said to be a very important part.

The current popularity of outdoor activities makes us pay more attention to the selection of equipment. As the saying goes, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." How to choose the right shoes can be said to be a very important part.

Especially when hiking outdoors, you face not only gravel roads, mud, dirt roads, grass, snow and other roads, but also weather challenges. For example, in rain and snow, the roads become slippery, wet, or even icy. In complex situations such as walking, it is easy to be injured due to external force or improper walking force. Therefore, a good pair of hiking shoes can not only provide protection for the feet, but also help us save more effort outdoors.

A pair of hiking shoes is mainly composed of

most parts: upper, lining, midsole, and outsole.



• outsole : usually synthetic rubber, its core function is wear resistance and anti-slip. The more well-known manufacturers are: Vibram. In recent years, Michelin and Continental have also been developed, giving more choices. When purchasing, pay attention to the depth of pattern, arrangement, hardness, etc. when choosing.



• midsole : largely determines the comfort of wearing. Common materials are: EVA, PU and TPU. Of course, if you pursue better lightness and comfort, you need to develop new materials, such as supercritical foaming Pebax materials , etc.
• Upper : Generally, the outer upper is made of pure leather, artificial leather, nylon fabric, etc., and the inner upper is usually made of synthetic textile fabrics. Its key performance is whether it has excellent water-repellent performance.
• lining : usually uses Gore-Tex or eVENT fabric, which has a better balance between waterproofness and breathability.



How to choose suitable hiking shoes

1. Comprehensive consideration of the main wearing scenes
• Outdoors, camping or hiking around the city : Suitable for lightweight hiking shoes with moderate protection. Other fabrics can be used according to personal preference;
• For outdoor environments with moderate difficulty (such as hiking in Yubeng Village ), where the road is rough and slippery, it is best to use Vibram soles, Gore-Tex fabrics, and better protective performance Medium-top hiking shoes;
• Heavy-duty hiking routes (such as Medog, etc.), with complex terrain such as glaciers and mountains. On the basis of the former, choose full-leather, high-top and other hiking shoes with excellent protective performance.



. Shoe production details

Toe head: The anti-collision part should be harder when pinched;

Viscose: Tight and no overflow;

Sewing: No jumpers in the suture line, and the fabric is cut smoothly;

Insole: Compliant The foot shape and feel are comfortable

. It is really important whether the shoes fit

when you actually wear them! Therefore, if all materials and parameters of the shoe meet your personal needs, you must try it on your feet before making a decision.



• Both feet should be worn, and socks should be worn, or appropriate accommodation should be considered (half a size or one size larger);
• You can choose the time in the afternoon (because the soles of the feet are generally slightly swollen at this time than at other times);
• When the shoelaces are loosened, the sole of the foot touches the toe, and there is about 1 index finger left at the heel. After tying the shoelaces, it is easy to touch the toe when moving, which means the size is too small and the feet are worn.
• Walk around properly after wearing it. Experience the friction performance of the soles and overall comfort;