Trekking sneakers

Fashion for a sports style of clothing has firmly blended into the modern rhythm of life.

Active people do not get tired of coming up with new combinations of shoes and clothes, which would be comfortable not only for ordinary citizens, but also for professional tourists.

More recently, trekking shoes have become one of the characteristic features of the unisex style. And, perhaps, the most common type of it nowadays are trekking sneakers.

Translated from English, the word trekking means "hiking". That is, trekking sneakers are sports shoes for long trekking in mountains, forests, and plains. They are a lightweight trekking boot.

The main differences between this type of footwear and sports classics are as follows:

• Water repellent properties. Generally, trekking shoes are designed for use in dry climates. But if unforeseen circumstances happen in the form of rain or water obstacles, these shoes will save their owner from getting wet.
• A light weight. Compared to trekking boots, sneakers are much lighter, which makes walking easier and reduces stress on the spine;
• Sole. One of the main advantages of "trekking" over running shoes is the sole. Trekking shoes are made of durable rubber, and the so-called "midsole" firmly fixes the foot and protects the feet from injury from sharp objects;
• Unprotected bootleg. Professional hikers love to wear a shorter version of trekking boots because the ankles are completely free. But it should be borne in mind that these people are professionals and know exactly how and where to put their feet in order to avoid injury. But if such a risk arises, the leg will remain vulnerable.
• Quality top. Most often, the upper of trekking sneakers is made of genuine leather or other durable, wear-resistant materials that have a long service life.

This type of footwear has become a part of everyday life and is now used not only for tourism. That is why there is a wide variety of models of such shoes on the market now.

The most logical division of the tourist type of footwear was their branching into women and men.

They can also be low, medium in height, and high. These models have similar characteristics and differ from each other only in appearance.

For the sake of completeness, here's a quick overview of the main popular trekking shoe models.

The classic model in the line of the Salomon brand. A versatile shoe, that is, designed for both hiking and cross-country running, with a grippy and wear-resistant sole, quite tough. They protect the ankle well from damage and bruises, have a protected, compacted toe.

They were originally made for adventure racing, but have perfectly taken root in other areas as well.

Bright, comfortable rocky sneakers, which are especially loved by women, first of all, for their appearance. These shoes have a grippy rubberized sole, a durable toe, and a soft last.

Most often, these trekking shoes are used in everyday wear.

They are low and medium in height.

Excellent hiking shoes that have a huge number of advantages over their brethren:

• they have excellent adhesion to any surface;
• their upper is made of durable textiles;
• These sneakers have a rubberized toe;
• asymmetric loops on the heels (help to securely fix the sneakers on the harness during rock climbing).
• produced with a membrane that protects the foot from external and internal moisture.

The best hiking and rock climbing shoe from the popular Five Ten. They have a fairly tough rubber outsole that provides excellent traction on any surface. The hard-wearing upper and rolling outsole make them versatile for tricky hiking trails as well as trekking trails. Considered one of the most durable trekking shoes out there.

The mid-height model can pass for specialized boots.

When choosing such shoes, first of all, decide what you need them for. If you are looking for a lightweight track trainer for everyday wear, then go for the simpler models.

According to the respondents' ratings on the Internet, the most popular brands of this kind of footwear are Nike and Adidas.

If it comes to durable, stable and high-quality sneakers for passing difficult and not very tourist routes (mountains, forests, rock paths, etc.), then you should turn to professional firms that produce exclusively trekking shoes for help.

1. Size. This type of shoe needs to be fitted exactly to the size. Otherwise, you risk being left with either calluses or a collapsed ankle.

2. The top of the shoe and its tongue must be in one piece to avoid moisture getting inside.

3. The toe must be reinforced so as not to damage the toes in case of accidental collision with hard surfaces.

4. Membrane. If you are choosing summer sneakers, it is best to choose a membrane model - they not only repel external moisture, but also provide sufficient air circulation inside the boot, which contributes to minimal perspiration.

Correctly selected high-quality trekking shoes are the key to well-being and vivid impressions from dizzying journeys.

The better you take care of your shoes, the longer they will serve you. There are the following basic guidelines for the care of trekking shoes:

1. Cleaning. First of all, sneakers should be cleaned of dirt and washed under lukewarm water. Preferably, using a household synthetic or old toothbrush. To make further processing more effective, it is recommended to wet the surface of the shoe as much as possible.

2. Water-repellent impregnation. Every trekking shoe manufacturer treats its products with water repellents. However, during operation, the useful impregnation is erased. To make up for this moment, you can use special water-based products: sprays, foams.

3. Drying. After each use, trekking shoes should be dried for 1-2 days.

4. Cream. Leather sneakers must be treated with a cream that will add elasticity to the material. This should be done 3-4 times a year.