Trekking sneakers

Fashion for a sporty style of clothing fits firmly 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 convenient not only for ordinary citizens, but also for professional tourists.

Recently, trekking shoes have become one of the characteristic features of the unisex style. And perhaps the most common form today is trekking sneakers.

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

The main differences of this type of shoes from sports classics are as follows:

• Water repellent. In general, trekking sneakers are designed for use in dry climates. But if unforeseen circumstances occur in the form of rain or water obstacles, this shoe will save its owner from getting wet.
• A light weight. Compared to trekking boots, sneakers have a much lower weight, which makes walking easier and reduces the load on the spine;
• Sole. One of the main advantages of “trekking” over running sneakers is the sole. For trekking shoes, it is made of durable rubber, and the so-called “midsole” firmly fixes the foot and protects the feet from being injured by sharp objects;
• Unprotected bootleg. Professional tourists like to use a shortened version of trekking boots, because their ankles are absolutely free. But keep in mind that these people are professionals and know exactly how and where to put their foot in order to avoid injuries.But if such a risk arises, the leg will remain vulnerable.
• Quality top. Most often, the top of trekking sneakers is made of genuine leather or other durable wear-resistant materials that have a long service life.

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

The most logical division of the tourist type of shoes 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.

To complete the picture, we offer you a brief overview of the main popular models of trekking sneakers.

The classic model in the Salomon brand line. Universal sneakers, that is, designed both for hiking and for cross-country running, with a tenacious and wear-resistant sole, are quite rigid. Well protect the ankle from damage and bruises, have a protected, compacted toe.

Initially, they were made for adventure races, but they also took root well in other areas.

Bright, comfortable rocky sneakers, which were especially loved by women, primarily for their appearance. This shoe has a tenacious rubber sole, durable toe, soft pad.

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

They are low and medium height.

Great hiking shoes that have a huge number of advantages over brothers:

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

The best hiking and rock climbing shoes from the popular Five Ten. They have a fairly rigid rubber outsole that provides excellent traction on any surface. The wear-resistant upper and erratic sole make them universal for passing not only simple hiking trails, but also difficult trekking routes. They are considered one of the most durable trekking sneakers.

A model with an average height can pass for specialized boots.

When starting to choose such shoes, first of all, decide on what you need it for. If you want to buy lightweight track sneakers for everyday wear, then choose simpler models.

The most popular among manufacturers of this kind of shoes according to the rating of respondents on the Internet are the Nike and Adidas brands.

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

1. Size. This type of shoe must be selected exactly to size. Otherwise, you run the risk of either corns or a folded ankle.

2. The top of the shoe and its tongue must be a single unit to avoid moisture from getting inside.

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

4. The membrane. If you choose 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 sweating.

Properly selected high-quality trekking shoes are the key to well-being and vivid impressions of dizzying trips.

The better you look after your shoes, the longer it 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 slightly warm water. Preferably, with a household synthetic or old toothbrush. To make further processing more effective, it is recommended to wet the surface of the sneakers as much as possible.

2. Water-repellent impregnation. Any manufacturer of trekking shoes treats their products with water repellents. However, during operation, 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 need to be dried for 1-2 days.

4. Cream. Leather sneakers must be treated with a cream that will add elasticity to the material. You need to do this 3-4 times a year.