It is critical to protect your feet when in the wild. Because the main content of field activities is “going” and “going” first depends on your “11 road”, isn’t it? The basic function of shoes and socks is to protect your feet, but if you choose inappropriate shoes and socks, the effect can be counterproductive. What kind of shoes and socks should I choose for outdoor activities?
First of all, let??s talk about shoes: in daily life, we all pay attention to shoes that fit our feet, but the shoes we wear in outdoor activities should not be too ??fit??, but should be at least one size larger than the shoes we usually wear. No. This is because long walks can swell your feet, and if your shoes feel right when you put them on, they can feel a little squished after a while of walking. Usually we choose touring shoes for outdoor activities, because they are soft, comfortable and easy to walk. General outdoor sports shoes are a more sensible choice. It should be reminded that winter travel is very important to keep warm The first choice for winter outdoor activities.
Mountain travel, the terrain is more complex, especially the gravel slope, then the travel shoes appear to be powerless, which can easily lead to foot and even leg injuries. Therefore, mountain travel should choose high-waisted hiking shoes with a hard-soled leather surface. This type of shoe has good anti-skid performance because of its large tire-shaped pattern on the bottom. The sole made of hard rubber can effectively prevent the foot from wagging and damage to the sole of the foot on gravel or uneven roads; the upper for mountaineering is usually made of high-quality cowhide or hard nylon canvas, which is both waterproof and warm. good. Now some high-grade hiking shoes in foreign countries are made of GORE-TEX fabrics, and its waterproof and breathable performance is unmatched by other materials. Most of the hiking shoes are high-waisted. Anyone who has experienced mountain walking knows that the most tiring and most vulnerable parts are the ankles and knees when walking on poor mountain roads. High-waisted hiking shoes dutifully protect your ankles in good fixation, reduce the impact of walking on the knees, and make long-distance walking safe and easy.
In addition, it is best not to wear new shoes for outdoor activities. We know that everything has a break-in process, and the break-in between your feet and new shoes is best done before you travel. The reason is self-evident, who of us hasn’t been “tortured” by a new shoe and limped?
Socks are the best care for your feet. Outdoor activities to wear socks made of pure cotton is the best choice. It’s soft, sweat-wicking, and keeps your feet dry at all times. Don’t forget to prepare 1-2 pairs of pure wool socks when traveling in cold winter or in alpine mountainous areas, which are very useful when camping. You should bring a few extra pairs of socks for field activities, because it is inevitable that there will be accidents such as wet shoes and socks. As the saying goes: cold is born from the soles of the feet, so wearing wet socks is not very good, and it is also extremely harmful to health.
A pair of suitable shoes and soft, dry socks will give you the first protection for your outdoor activities.
