subject: Waterproof Hiking Boots for Wet Weather [print this page] Waterproof Hiking Boots for Wet Weather Waterproof Hiking Boots for Wet Weather
For people who are serious about hiking they will see it is worthwhile to buy expensive and good quality hiking boots. As long as they look after them properly, they will last them a long time being enjoyable to wear, and save them money in the long term. It is very important to make sure that the boots you buy are waterproof hiking boots. Getting wet while you are hiking is not only going to be very uncomfortable, but will affect the quality of the boot also.
If you have not purchased a boot that has already been waterproofed it is important to do this yourself. Once you have a good pair of boots, it is important to treat them in the right way. Not all manufactures will use the same products when they make the boot. Therefore, it will be important to follow their advice as to how to maintain them. Just because one product worked well on a previous pair of footwear, you owned it does not mean that it will be fine for the latest pair.
If you do not have a pair that have been waterproofed it will be possible to do this yourself. To make sure that it is effective this must be done before they are used for the first time. There are a number of different ways to do this and there are differing opinions as to which way is the best. Some think that silicone is best; others wax while some swear by oil-based products.
There is a concern that silicone or wax will damage the leather. There are two different types of was and that is water based or paste based. Some boots need one and some will require the other is used. One thing that is sure is the use of silicone on synthetic boots. It is right to use this and no damage will occur and you will have fully waterproof hiking boots.
While it is important to make sure that the entire boot is waterproofed, the main area to concentrate on is the part where the sole and upper meet. This is where water is most likely to get in and so should be completely covered. To make sure that you have got into all the most hard to reach places, the use of a toothbrush or Q tip is a good idea. Even though the boots are waterproofed there will still be times when the boot gets wet.
It is important not to leave them wet, but not to use direct heat on them. Rather than try to dry them with a hair dryer it is best to let them dry naturally. One of the most vulnerable parts will be the part where the sole and top meet so if you think there is damage there it is important to re waterproof that area before the boots are worn again. As long as you do this properly you should be confident that you can go hiking in all conditions and not worry about getting wet. Once you have waterproof hiking boots you can enjoy your hike.
