Boots Graded B3 are suitable for use with technical C3 crampons. The boot is fully rigid and allows the crampon to be used on more technical climbs where there is likely to be sustained use of the crampon's front points without the crampon loosening.
B3 boots are likely to be very uncomfortable for approach walks and trekking as they are rigid and often heavily insulated. On all climbs or treks where crampons will be used, your boots will need to be rated at least B1 or B2 for use with crampons. If you choose to purchase your own crampons prior to the trip please ensure that you take your boots to the shop and ask a suitably experienced person to check the fit of the crampons with the boot.
Some combinations of boot and crampon do not provide a good match and can lead to poorly fitting crampons and consequent problems on the mountain. If you are planning on using overboots to upgrade the warmth of a boot you will also have to check carefully if the crampon will be secure. You may need to cut out sections of the overboot to align with heel or toe bails. Aside from allowing the fitting of crampons, another very important consideration when choosing your mountain boots is that of warmth.
For anything other than technical climbing, this is likely to be the over-riding factor in your choice of boot. Different types of boots are constructed differently, with different materials and built up in layers.
Usually, on warmer boots, the layers are able to be separated into an inner and outer boot. It sounds obvious when it is pointed out, but it is not just the ambient air temperature that is an issue.
If you are walking on snow, your feet lose heat through the sole of your foot into the cold ground. This is made even worse if the snow is not hard packed, as you may be ankle or even shin-deep in the stuff and your whole foot and lower leg may be conducting heat to the snow. Therefore, it is also the condition of the mountain that affects which boots are needed, aside from just the altitude or location. Inevitably, the warmer the boot the more volume and bulk it has to it and usually the more expensive it is too.
Using a boot that is too warm can be as problematic as having one that is not warm enough. It will lead to excessive sweating which is uncomfortable and can ultimately lead to greater chance of blisters, cold feet or even frostbite- when you stop working hard, the sweat conducts warmth away from your feet, or can even freeze. This will allow you to try out a range of different boots before committing to one. Another important thing is to take the exact socks that you will wear on the trip with you to the shop.
You need to try the boot on with the right sock as this can make a huge difference to the volume and comfort of the fit. Good shops will have also have some simulated terrain so that you can walk up and downhill in the boots. Sure, there are plenty of options that offer breathability and lightweight, but if you are selecting the most rugged pair, prepare for them to be a little heavier with less breathability for your feet.
To combat these drawbacks, there are specific measures you can take, including adding the appropriate hiking socks and sock liners to your wardrobe. They can provide you with the comfort that you may be missing with the more bulky hiking boots. I wrote a guide on how to prevent blisters with hiking sock liners, with some surprising benefits. Also, they tend to be bulkier which means you will have to spend some time breaking them in.
The more they are broken in, the more comfortable they will feel. Again, this depends on the kind of hiking you will be doing, and only you will be able to decide what works best. With that, the more stiff a hiking boot, the more protected and sturdy it can be. If you notice that your shoes are quickly shifting forward and backwards within the boot, then you may need to get an alternative size.
This means giving yourself plenty of time to shop around instead of waiting a week before your first hike. How to Break in Your Hiking Boots. Hiking boots may seem to have a drawback in that they are very stiff and sturdy, but rest assured that there is a way to break them in.
Like any other shoe, the more you wear them around the house, the more broken in they will feel. Take a brisk little walk around the block or neighborhood. Hiking boots are a crucial necessity for any experienced outdoor traveler. Ultimately, everything will come down to your needs, so find what works best for you, and enjoy the trails!
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You do get some lightweight mountaineering boots, but these are generally hellishly expensive. Sole Stiffness Mountaineering boots are stiffer than hiking boots, specifically to accommodate ice climbing with crampons. You can remedy this by adjusting the way you tie your laces. You can even get proper leather hiking boots, which are luxurious. Why Hike in Mountaineering Boots? There are many reasons, chief among them being convenience and ignorance, I guess.
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