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Hiking is downright fun. If you live a bustling metropolitan area, then you may enjoy a few hours of hiking through the untouched wilderness. It's a terrific way of interacting with nature while getting a bit of exercise. You should prepare for your hikes by wearing proper boots. And you'd better take care of those boots, so they protect your feet on future hikes.
Check out these tips:
Clean Your Boots
Like everything else you use, your hiking boots should be cleaned before they are put away. If you are hiking in far-off places, take particular care to remove all the mud from the soles to avoid the spread of non-native plants. Never throw your boots in the washing machine. Use vinegar and a cloth to clean them.
Waterproof Your Boots
Wanna waterproof your boots without using petroleum products? NikWax makes a line of eco-friendly waterproofer. But before you waterproof anything, make sure to look at what the manufacturer of the boot says about it.
Repair Broken Laces
Fixing a lace aglet is easy.
Odors
Baking soda or tea tree oil can remove those footy smells from your boots.
Storage
You can maintain the shape of your boots by packing them full of newspaper. This will absorb moisture. It's also a reuse for old newspaper. (There will never be an era where you can pack your shoes full of blogs. Think about it.)
What to Buy?
Buy eco-friendly, long-lasting boots. If you are vegan, they make hiking boots out of hemp and imitation leather.
For sustainability's sake, find a pair of boots that you like and that fit you properly. Make sure to lace them up properly when you wear them.
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