{"id":40794,"date":"2022-12-02T08:35:26","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T07:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-01.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/buyers-guide-outdoor-shoes\/"},"modified":"2022-12-29T14:57:08","modified_gmt":"2022-12-29T13:57:08","slug":"buyers-guide-outdoor-shoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/blog\/buyers-guide-outdoor-shoes\/","title":{"rendered":"THE RIGHT SHOES FOR YOUR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE!"},"content":{"rendered":"When choosing the right footwear for outdoor activities, you should take your time. There are some questions that should be answered in advance to avoid problems with unsuitable shoes or aching feet. Not only physical ailments such as the well-known blisters are among them, but also a shoe that does not fit the purpose will not be a pleasure or will not offer sufficient stability and safety.\n

Categories of walking and mountaineering boots<\/h3>\nThe traditional German company Meindl has established an interesting and useful categorization for hiking and mountaineering shoes, which hikers can use as a guide when it comes to finding the right footwear for trekking, hiking and mountaineering. It is intended to serve as a first orientation in the shoe jungle:\n\n
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Lowa<\/a> \u2013 Tibet GTX Hi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Category A:<\/h4>\nLightweight hiking boots<\/strong><\/a> (usually low-cut) for forest and meadow paths with flexible soles and little cushioning for everyday life as well as for shorter hikes with light luggage (daypack<\/a>) on largely flat and paved paths.\n

Category A\/B:<\/h4>\nHigh-cut hiking boots<\/strong> for extended day trips or tours with overnight stay and medium-heavy luggage (backpacks up to approx. 35 litres) as well as for largely paved paths with (significant) ascents and occasionally loose ground. The sole is twistable, but relatively stiff and thick.\n

Category B:<\/h4>\nClassic trekking<\/strong> boots<\/strong><\/a> with torsion-resistant sole, thick midsole for lots of cushioning and with high lacing. Mostly made of leather and can be resoled depending on the model. Suitable for tours lasting several days with a large backpack (trekking backpack<\/a> 40-70 litres) and mountainous and sometimes rough terrain, but still with clear routing. Can be used with snow spikes<\/a>. Not recommended for long mountain tours, under very cold conditions or for high altitudes (over 3,000 meters). However, in combination with thick wool socks, it is ideal as a light winter (hiking) shoe.\n

Category B\/C:<\/h4>\n
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Salewa<\/a> \u2013 Women\u2019s Condor Evo GTX \u2013 Mountaineering boots<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nHeavy trekking boots<\/strong><\/a> for tours on rough, steep terrain, possibly without direct access and for shorter winter tours in icy weather. Stiff sole with deep lugs, very high lacing and stable upper. Suitable for fixed rope routes and at higher altitudes (around 3,000 to 4,000 meters). Compatible with snow spikes and crampons<\/a> with double strap-on binding<\/span>. From this category upwards it is usually possible to resole the shoe.\n

Category C:<\/h4>\nMountaineering boots<\/strong><\/a> for touring on very rough and steep terrain, ice and firn as well as off-road paths. They can also be used for winter tours lasting several days or at higher altitudes (up to about 5,000 meters). Very high collar, usually additionally insulated. An edge at the heel allows the use of step-in crampons (heel clip at the back, simple strap-on at the front). High weight, very deep lugs and extremely robust materials.\n

Category D:<\/h4>\nExpedition boots<\/strong><\/a> with removable, insulated inner boot, extremely robust and durably made for high altitude and extreme mountaineering or expeditions. Fully crampon proof. Ideal for glaciers, long winter tours, ice and mixed climbing.\n\nIn addition to the differences in the primary purpose, the upper material (leather or synthetic), weather resistance (waterproof shoe with a membrane or a particularly breathable, membrane-free shoe) and the material of the inner lining (mesh or leather) must be considered. However, these are questions of demand and comfort that everyone must answer for themselves. For example, not everyone can cope with natural products. Although leather is generally more robust and durable, it also requires more care than synthetic fabrics, which dry quickly and are lighter.\n

Low-cut outdoor shoes<\/h2>\nFurthermore, there are some subcategories, especially among the low-cut shoes, which depend on the purposes and are associated with the A-category.\n