On Your Feet

Choose your footwear according to where you hike. There are different boots for rocky roads and softer grounds. If your only going on a one-day hike, you can do so in your old sneaker, but for longer hikes, we recommend you really choose boots that are meant for hiking.

Especially on longer hikes, well broken-in footwear might be the most important thing. If it says "Mil-Tec", do not wear it here. Instead, look for serious brands. We stock for example Jalas, Haix, and Alpina, these are good. Your choice of socks is equally important - wool is the best, maybe in two layers to minimize the chance of getting blisters. Consider a pair of tall gaiters too.