Hiking Boots: Choosing and Caring for the Most Important Piece of Hiking Equipment

In this seven-part series, I will describe how to choose the right pair of hiking boots, what to expect from them, how to care for them, and how to know when it's time for a new pair.

The seven parts of this series are:

1. Part I: Hiking Boots: An Introduction and Overview
2. Part II: Types of Hiking Boots and Hiking Shoes
3. Part III: Hiking Boots: Parts and Construction
4. Part IV: Hiking Boot Accessories (socks, insoles, laces, crampons, etc.)
5. Part V: High-Quality Inexpensive Hiking Boots: How to Choose and Where to Find Them
6. Part VI: Backpacking Boots: How to Choose and Where to Find Them
7. Part VII: Cleaning, Care, and Maintenance of your Hiking Boots

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