Which hiking frequency and intensity?
Our products are classified based on performance and features for 3 mountain-walking levels: - Occasional: a dozen hikes a year of approximately 3 to 4 hours, under 10 km, and under 700 m of elevation gain.
- Regular: 20 outings a year of approximately 4 to 6 hours, 10 to 20 km, 700 to 1,200 m of elevation gain per outing.
- Intensive: over 20 outings per year, for over 6 hours, over 20 km, 1,200 to 2,000 m of elevation gain per outing.
Sustainable development information
We reduced the environmental impact of coating the inner sole fabric by dyeing the yarn at the source. Textile dyeing requires a lot of water and produces waste water from the dye baths. We use a bulk dyeing process that involves adding the colour pigments when the yarn itself is produced to reduce the environmental impact.
Grippy sole
Certified sole grip. To earn certification, the boots must pass lab tests to assess their grip rate on different surfaces (smooth, rough, dry, wet). To validate these tests, we have a panel of representative testers evaluate the quality of our soles out in the mountains across 500 km.
What size should I choose?
The most important thing is to try on several sizes and styles to find the one that’s best for you.
You can choose one size up from your usual size so your toes won’t bump the toe box when going downhill, as long as you still have the proper support to prevent friction.
Tip: keep your toenails short and before a long descent, check that your laces are tight enough to keep your foot from sliding forward in the shoe.
How to try on footwear
Certain Decathlon stores have a test trail.
1. Try on both shoes, standing up, wearing your hiking socks. 2. Tighten the laces, making sure they’re evenly tightened.
3. Check the following:
- your heel doesn’t lift up before the shoe when walking uphill.
- your foot doesn’t slide and your toes don’t touch the front when going downhill.
4. Try on several sizes and models.
Break them in gradually to adapt them to your feet.
Field tests
Hikers who don’t work for Decathlon test all our shoes for initial comfort and comfort in use under the same conditions you encounter when hiking. This is done to further develop the product and evaluate it as objectively as possible, for your total satisfaction.
Lab tests
Laboratory tests were conducted to test the following elements: attachment of eyelets and webbing, assembly, toxicology, UV resistance, sole and upper component abrasion, accelerated aging.
Optimize your shoes: replace your insoles!
The original insole in your shoes is designed to fit most feet. Changing the insole may provide:
1. Improved support: some insoles are preformed or reinforced to better support the arch of the foot. 2. More comfort: the insoles can also provide warmth and/or cushioning.
3. Longer life: restore the support and comfort of your shoes by replacing the insole each season.
How to care for your shoes
- Leave to air dry.
- Remove dry mud with a stiff brush.
- Clean stains with a brush and a little warm water.
- Leave to dry.
- Spray with a re-waterproofing agent to restore the water-repellent properties of the upper.