4 Ways To Get Your Hiking Boots Ready For The Mountains

A fresh breeze, clear air and spectacular views make mountains a true paradise for hiking. Are you also a fan of long-distance hiking trails? Here’s a checklist to make your hiking boots ready for the mountains.

1. Clean your hiking boots

Remove the laces and the boot insoles.
To protect the inside of your boots from bad odours, you can occasionally use MISTER MINIT’s Fresh spray.
Scrape off the mud and the dirt with a stiff brush.
Spray Combi Foam on the boots and scrub it all over with the Nubuck Brush.

Wipe off the excess foam with a soft cloth and let dry naturally. Don’t force-dry your hiking boots, because that can cause the leather to dry and crack.
To protect the inside of your boots from bad odours, you can occasionally use MISTER MINIT’s Fresh spray.

2. Protect the outside of the boots

Apply MISTER MINIT’s Protector to protect your boots against oil and dirt and to make them waterproof. Just spray at a distance of 30 cm from the boot for a few seconds and let them dry completely.
Alternatively you can apply MISTER MINIT Grease on oiled leather boots.

3. Check for wear and tear

Replace worn and torn boot laces with new ones that match both the shape (round or flat) and length of your previous pair.
Worn-out insoles can cause discomfort and may not offer sufficient ankle support, which can lead to injuries. Replace the worn-out insoles with footbeds that fully support your feet. There are different types of footbeds, depending on your needs, available in your MISTER MINIT shop.
Replace loose or broken eyes and hooks, so that your laces can be tied correctly.
If you are losing grip on slippery mountain rocks or steep trails or your soles are coming off, consider replacing the soles.

4. Store your hiking boots after your trip

Store your hiking boots in a dry and well ventilated place.
If you don’t use your boots for a long period of time, you can use a shoe tree to preserve the shape of the boot.
If your hiking boots are made of oiled leather, treat them with MISTER MINIT Grease before storing them for winter.