Buying the Right Kind of Boots for Hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains

by | Sep 2, 2011 | asheville, blue ridge mountains, hiking

Planning to go hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains when you visit Asheville, NC?  It’s a popular destination, and for good reason, since we have some of the best views and scenic outlooks in the country!  Just make sure you come prepared.  Here’s how to select the right hiking boots for your excursion:

For the everyday outdoorsman, you may have experienced hits and misses with the gear you purchase. Some gear may prove advanced for your talents and some gear may speedily become insufficient. One gear purchase nonetheless, customarily leads the pack in ‘regret potential’, and that’s the hiking boot. Sadly when many individuals realize their boots don’t fit, or offer the right support, they’re a couple of days’ hike from civilization and in a lot of agony.

However, even an amateur walker can avoid these missteps if they just follow some easy rules. When buying hiking boots, make sure the base of the boots have good friction with ground even in mud and rain. For those walkers who like heading out onto rocky trails, the best hill-climbing boots for that sort of ground is a heavy usage pair.  These are great for those rugged paths you will be hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Many of these sorts of boots are waterproof and have higher rise up the side of the ankle for foot steadiness and protection. This will help to avoid any formation of blisters and also won’t permit any type of moisture to come into contact with your feet. One other thing to consider is wearing double socks with your mountain-climbing boots.

After you put on both boots be certain to move around in them for a minute or two to be certain they fit fine. Almost all of the shoe stores will have some variety of angled walking surface to let you experience natural hiking movement.

Taking some time to find the best fitting boots for your hiking trip will save you lots of blisters and pain later, so make sure you get the right ones for your feet and enjoy your vacation hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains!

For more activities for your vacation, see our list of Things to Do in Asheville.  And be sure to make your reservations at the Reynolds Mansion, rated one of the best bed and breakfasts in Asheville!