In this Hiking for Beginners episode we're talking everything you need to know about hiking FOOT CARE FOR BEGINNERS! Specifically in this video we're covering how to choose the right hiking shoes or boots for hiking, and some specific lacing techniques for blisters.

Your feet are the most important part of your hiking setup (after all, you can't get from point A to point B without them!) so it's important to make sure you're choosing the right hiking shoes to keep them nice and comfortable and healthy when you're out on the trail.

I've also been surprised at how much a specific lacing technique can help with addressing common foot problems including heel slip, so to help you I've included a couple of different lacing techniques I've learned to minimise the risk of getting blisters in even the most illfitting of hiking footwear.

⬇ SKIP AHEAD
00:00 Kia Ora
01:08 Make Sure You Choose the Right Footwear For You
03:05 Take Your Hiking Socks With You to the Shop
04:33 Choose Footwear That Is Comfortable For You
06:24 Get The Right Fit (How to Size Your Hiking Boots/Shoes)
07:13 Size
08:05 Length (Insole Test 08:29 / Heel Gap Test 10:19 / Toe Tap Test 11:43)
12:33 Width
13:43 Heel Slip (Reverse Lacing 14:45 / Surgeon's Knot 16:21 / Runner's Loop 17:12)
18:33 Insoles
20:03 Breathability
23:13 Ankle Support
25:30 How Much Weight Do You Need To Carry?
26:51 Grip




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