A little care goes a long way. Here’s how to clean, reproof and store your hiking boots so they can go the distance• ‘I’d never head out without one’: 10 hiking essentialsWhether they’re being scuffed against rocks, trudged through peat bogs or keeping your feet dry in a torrential downpour, hiking boots have a tough gig. To cope with this, the best walking boots are built for durability, but that’s not carte blanche to throw them in a cupboard, still soggy, and expect them to be raring to go next time they’re needed.If you want your boots to last, you’ll have to treat them with a bit of TLC. We spoke to walking-boot experts James Turnbull of outdoor clothing specialists Outside and Jeremy Stevens of Ellis Brigham to get their top tips for maximising boot longevity, from proper cleaning to resoling when necessary. Continue reading...
Wednesday 29 October 2025
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‘Crucial to longevity’: how to look after your walking boots, according to experts
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