Chuck Bonner

Hiking Boots: Cleaning, Care, and Maintenance of your Most Important Piece of Hiking Equipment

Hiking boots are your most imporant piece of hiking equipment, and you can expect to enjoy them for thousands of miles on the trail, but only if you take care of them. This article will tell you how to get the most out of your hiking boots by taking proper care of them. This includes breaking them in properly, cleaning them, waterproofing, having them resoled... (posted by Chuck 3 years 242 days ago.)

High-Quality Inexpensive Hiking Boots: How to Choose and Where to Find Them

It's easy to go astray when shopping for hiking boots. There are so many imitations that look like hiking boots but don't hold up on the trail. This article will tell you how to recognize real, quality hiking boots, and where to shop for them, so you get the quality you need at the right price, and you won't overpay for something that just looks like a hiking boot. This... (posted by Chuck 3 years 242 days ago.)

Hiking Boot Accessories: Hiking Socks, Insoles, Laces, and Crampons

When you're looking for a new pair of hiking boots, you need to think about certain accessories first. Choose your hiking socks and removable insoles first, then bring these with you, and any orthopedic inserts you need, so you can select a pair of hiking boots that will fit right. You also need to decide in advance whether you will need crampons, so you can choose a pair of hiking boots... (posted by Chuck 3 years 242 days ago.)

Hiking Boots: Parts and Construction

Before you go shopping for hiking boots, you'll need to know what parts and features to look for, and how they all come together to make the ideal hiking boot. This article explains the critical components, what they are for and why they are made the way they are, so that you will know how to choose high-quality hiking boots. When shopping for a pair of hiking boots, it is important to know how they are made. No... (posted by Chuck 3 years 242 days ago.)

Types of Hiking Boots and Hiking Shoes

Before you go shopping for hiking boots, you'll need to know the various types of hiking footwear. This article describes how to recognize the four main types of hiking boots and what features distinguish one from the other. Armed with this knowledge, you'll be ready to decide whether you need to look for hiking shoes, day-hiking boots, backpacking boots, or mountianeering boots. There are many types of hiking... (posted by Chuck 3 years 242 days ago.)

Hiking Boots: An Introduction and Overview

Choosing the right hiking boots for you begins with knowing what types of hiking boots are out there, then considering what type of hiking you're planning to do. This article will introduce you to the various types of hiking boots and the factors that go into selecting the right hiking boot for you. There are as many kinds of hiking boots as there are hikers. The specific things to consider when choosing... (posted by Chuck 3 years 242 days ago.)