Shoes are an important part of the equipment of every hiker who is heading to the mountains or into nature. Many people have found out for themselves how important it is to choose good, quality shoes. Some have already paid the price for a poor choice of hiking shoes with blisters or an unpleasant kidney inflammation. By choosing quality shoes, you protect not only your feet, but also yourself. If you are looking for footwear for the spring and autumn months, it should above all be waterproof footwear.
Water-resistant and waterproof footwear
There is no such thing as bad weather, only poorly chosen footwear. Very important factors when choosing footwear for rainy and wet weather are their water resistance and waterproofness. Water resistance is the ability of a material to resist water pressure to a certain degree. It is a surface treatment applied by the manufacturer, which requires regular renewal using impregnation sprays.
Waterproof footwear does not let water and moisture through. Most often, its upper is made of material combined with a membrane, which ensures waterproofness. Impregnation is also recommended for this type of footwear. It protects the upper material of the shoe, which can be absorbent. Once soaked with water, the weight of the shoe increases, while the breathability of the membrane decreases. Poorer breathability results in moisture accumulating inside the shoe.
How to choose waterproof footwear
When choosing waterproof shoes, pay attention, for example, to whether the tongue is sewn together with the shoe. In that case, you can cross smaller streams or puddles in the shoes without getting wet at all, as if you were wearing rubber boots. Also pay close attention to how many sewn parts the shoe has. These are the places through which water easily gets into the shoes. The rule is that the more glued parts a waterproof shoe has, the better.
You can choose from leather shoes with a membrane, which resist water for a long time. A Vibram sole is suitable, but in some situations a rubber sole is better. To make your trips to the forest a pleasant relaxation and experience, we present waterproof footwear, in which you will comfortably manage hiking even in rainy weather.
1. COMBAT COMBAT BOOTS MADE OF LEATHER WITH A LEATHER LINING
COMBAT combat boots are quality, branded Fox combat army boots, designed to be worn year-round in the forest. They are suitable for professional use, outdoor activities and the like. The boots are waterproof up to the start of the lacing and are very stable. You won't even feel them on your feet thanks to the soft leather lining with which they are padded. This waterproof footwear has an upper made of leather and a rubber sole.
2. FOX THERMO TREKKING FOOTWEAR
Fox thermo trekking waterproof footwear belongs to the range of the well-known manufacturer Fox Outdoor. They are designed for year-round wear; you won't go wrong choosing them for the mountains not only in colder weather, but also in summer. The tongue and the collar of the boots are padded with soft material for a comfortable fit to the foot. They have a rubber anti-slip sole and are suitable for professional use, mountain hiking, or outdoor activities in any conditions.
The upper is made of nylon and the lining is made of NYLEX Thinsulate. This is a polyester microfiber through which water and wind can only penetrate with great difficulty. On the other hand, microscopic particles created by sweating inside the shoe can easily escape. These are extremely durable, breathable and water and wind repellent waterproof shoes.
3. GERMAN COMBAT BOOTS
The German manufacturer MFH also has waterproof shoes in its range. The German combat boots are suitable for year-round wear. The high quality of the leather shows that our choice is correct. Thanks to the leather lining, you won't even feel them on your feet, and they are very stable when walking even on uneven terrain. Moreover, the antistatic rubber sole is resistant to oils and petrol. They are designed for professional as well as everyday use, or for outdoor activities. There are ventilation holes in the upper part of the boots, thanks to which they are very airy.
5. FOX THERMO INSULATED TREKKING FOOTWEAR
Another quality waterproof shoe includes the FOX Thermo trekking shoes, which are insulated but can be worn all year round. Whether in colder weather or in the mountains in summer. The waterproof footwear has a nylon upper and a rubber non-slip sole. The lining is made of NYLEX Thinsulate polyester microfiber, through which water and wind can only penetrate with great difficulty, while microscopic particles created by sweating easily escape outward. The waterproof shoes are very lightweight, extremely durable and breathable, and as we already mentioned, water repellent.
6. M-TRAMP ITALIAN RUBBER FOOTWEAR
You surely all know rubber boots, the so-called wellingtons. We have also included Italian rubber boots from the manufacturer M-Tramp in our selection, which are designed for environments with a lot of water or mud. These boots are clearly waterproof footwear intended for the forest, fishing, or the garden, as well as for hiking in nature. They have an excellent slip-resistant sole. Like most rubber boots, they are made of PVC.
If you haven't found the waterproof shoes you need in our selection, take a look at the offer and choose waterproof footwear according to your preferences. You can choose not only waterproof shoes, but also tactical or other hiking footwear.
