How to buy Hiking Boots & get the right fit?
Have you taken out your boots yet ? Tried them on and said Hmm… maybe I might need a new pair this year. The boot pictured above is the Scarpa Kailish GTX Hiking boot – Editors Choice 2008 Award Winner, Backpacker magazine.
There are some great resources out their to help you make the right decision about buying hiking boots and getting a good fitting boot.
1) ABC of hiking.com is a great place to start and has a nice guide.
2) About.com has a good article Before you buy Hiking Boots
3) Potomac Appalachian Hiking Club article – Buying Boots that Fit
4) Hiking Boots Guide – Hiking Boots Review and Guide
5) eHow – How to buy Hiking Boots ?
6) How to choose Hiking Footwear ? REI
Other important resources for you are Mountain Equipment Co-op, Explore magazine, Outside Magazine & Outside Online, and Backpacker Magazine. Many of these magazine or companies have videos, podcasts and reviews on their website to help you make the right decision on your next hiking boot.