Hiking Boots

WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MOUNTAIN BOOTS?

Mountaineering boots are a type of footwear designed specifically for outdoor activities in rugged and challenging terrain, such as mountains, trails, forests, dirt roads or rocky terrain. Choosing the right mountaineering boots is essential to ensure your comfort, safety and performance when walking on uneven terrain. Boots should fit correctly to the shape of your foot to avoid chafing and blisters. The use of anatomical insoles in hiking boots offers additional support that can alleviate problems such as fallen arches or excessive pronation or supination. Anatomical insoles often have specific support for the arch of the foot, which helps to maintain proper alignment and reduce fatigue and pain in that area.

There are different types of hiking boots that adapt to the needs of each terrain depending on the modality you wish to practise. trekking or hiking is an outdoor activity that involves walking through natural environments. Trekking trails usually have easy and well signposted routes, being a sporting practise of low difficulty and suitable for anyone. In contrast, alpine climbing involves climbing a mountain with the aim of reaching the summit, requiring more specialising equipment and advanced skills. approach boots are designed to provide comfort and support when walking on mixed terrain such as trails, rocks, dirt and grass. Approach boots offer a grippier sole and a construction that allows for greater flexibility than rigid hiking boots, making it easier to walk and move over varied terrain.

Mountaineering boots are made with a wide variety of technologies and specific materials that provide comfort, support, traction and durability in natural environments. High-traction rubber outsoles are essential for providing traction on a variety of surfaces. The Vibram sole is popular with hikers for its durability and excellent grip on uneven terrain. Some hiking boots are designed with waterproof materials that keep feet dry in wet and rainy conditions. GORE-TEX technology offers water and wind resistance to ensure maximum waterproofness while still allowing the foot to breathe.

At Deporvillage you will find a wide selection of the best brands of hiking boots. Salomon is well known for its extensive range of mountain footwear, with quality products that offer a good balance between comfort and performance. The North Face is a brand renowned for its quality and durable mountain shoes designed to tackle challenging terrain. Merrell specialises in producing footwear with high-quality cushioning technology, ideal for long-distance hiking.