How Do You Pick Shoes For Hiking In Winter?
Good hiking shoes are a must in any season. As any experienced hiker and backpacker knows, if you’re not wearing the right boots, you’re not going to enjoy the hiking experience the way you could. More importantly, improper foot-gear in winter can increase your risk of wet feet and frostbite. There are five important extra steps you should take when you select boots for winter hiking and backpacking. Choose an insulated boot that will keep your feet warm. Like sleeping bags, hiking boots come with temperature ratings. Cold feet are more than unpleasant, they can lead to frostbite. Consider what the lowest temperature will be on your hike (and remember to think night-time as well as daytime temperatures). Choose a waterproof boot. Rain, ice, snow; all of these can lead to wet feet. And while in other seasons, wet feet are uncomfortable and can lead to blisters, in winter there is the added risk of frostbite. Select a boot that allows for thicker socks. In winter, you’re wearing heavier
