{"id":827,"date":"2022-08-08T15:35:32","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T14:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tkt\/?p=827"},"modified":"2025-12-05T08:16:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T08:16:30","slug":"5-ways-youre-ruining-your-walking-boots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tkt\/5-ways-youre-ruining-your-walking-boots\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways You\u2019re Ruining Your Walking Boots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Ways You\u2019re Ruining Your Walking Boots<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Worried you might be unknowingly damaging your walking boots? Wondering what common mistakes could be shortening their lifespan and ruining your comfort on the trail? Let\u2019s uncover the pitfalls and learn how to keep your boots in top shape.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-oswald-font-family\" id=\"1-is-camping-with-kids-a-nightmare\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">In SHORT&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 256 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M160 64c0-11.8-6.5-22.6-16.9-28.2s-23-5-32.9 1.6l-96 64C-.5 111.2-4.4 131 5.4 145.8s29.7 18.7 44.4 8.9L96 123.8V416H32c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32h96 96c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32H160V64z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; 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--ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM241 377c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l87-87-87-87c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L345 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L241 377z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-86c212f4-6341-4782-923e-1577f484c0f8\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM241 377c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l87-87-87-87c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L345 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L241 377z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>What maintenance habits will extend your boots\u2019 life?<\/strong> Find out how regular care, correct use, and washing salt off protect your investment.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your hiking boots are big investment in your outdoor adventures. They won&#8217;t last forever if you don&#8217;t take proper care of them. From neglecting to clean them after a muddy hike to wearing the wrong socks. There are many ways you could be unintentionally damaging your boots. In this article we will show you ways you&#8217;re ruining your walking boots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">      <div class=\"image-hotspot-block-container align\">\n        <pre style=\"display: none;\">{\"mainImage\":{\"id\":17796,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/tkt\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/18\\\/2022\\\/08\\\/walking-boots-150x150.webp\",\"size\":\"thumbnail\"},\"dots\":[{\"position\":{\"x\":50,\"y\":50},\"wcProduct\":{\"productId\":null,\"productName\":\"\",\"productPermalink\":\"\",\"productShortDescription\":\"\",\"productFeaturedImage\":{\"url\":\"\",\"size\":\"large\"},\"productStockStatus\":\"\",\"productPrice\":\"\"},\"customProduct\":{\"productName\":\"Walking Boots\",\"productPermalink\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.trekitt.co.uk\\\/footwear\\\/walking-boots?_gl=1*1tasxrt*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjAwOTc0NzIwMC4xNzQzNzcyMzUy*_ga_FYB7BEYCQP*MTc0Mzc3MjM1MS4xLjAuMTc0Mzc3MjM1MS42MC4wLjA.\",\"productShortDescription\":\"\",\"productFeaturedImage\":{\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/blog.citrus-lime.com\\\/tkt\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/18\\\/2022\\\/08\\\/walking-boots-1024x1024.webp\",\"size\":\"large\",\"id\":17796},\"productPrice\":\"\"},\"tooltip\":{\"direction\":\"row\",\"style\":{\"position\":\"top\",\"layout\":\"horizontal\",\"width\":\"360px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"background\":{\"hex\":\"#fff\",\"rgb\":{\"r\":255,\"g\":255,\"b\":255,\"a\":1}},\"triangle\":true},\"containers\":[{\"type\":\"container\",\"style\":{\"gridSize\":\"140px\",\"padding\":{\"left\":0,\"top\":0,\"right\":0,\"bottom\":0}},\"blocks\":[{\"type\":\"media\",\"source\":\"productFeaturedImage\",\"options\":{\"size\":\"large\"},\"style\":{\"backgroundPosition\":\"center\"}}]},{\"type\":\"container\",\"style\":{\"gridSize\":\"1fr\",\"padding\":{\"left\":16,\"top\":16,\"right\":16,\"bottom\":16}},\"blocks\":[{\"type\":\"text\",\"source\":\"productName\",\"options\":[],\"style\":{\"color\":{\"hex\":\"#000\",\"rgb\":{\"r\":0,\"g\":0,\"b\":0,\"a\":1}},\"fontSize\":24,\"fontWeight\":600,\"margin\":{\"left\":0,\"top\":8,\"right\":0,\"bottom\":8}}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"source\":\"productShortDescription\",\"options\":[],\"style\":{\"color\":{\"hex\":\"#000\",\"rgb\":{\"r\":0,\"g\":0,\"b\":0,\"a\":1}},\"fontSize\":16,\"fontWeight\":300,\"margin\":{\"left\":0,\"top\":8,\"right\":0,\"bottom\":8}}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"source\":\"productPrice\",\"options\":[],\"style\":{\"color\":{\"hex\":\"#000\",\"rgb\":{\"r\":0,\"g\":0,\"b\":0,\"a\":1}},\"fontSize\":16,\"fontWeight\":300,\"margin\":{\"left\":0,\"top\":8,\"right\":0,\"bottom\":8}}}]}]},\"style\":{\"pulsating\":\"always\",\"opacity\":1,\"background\":{\"hex\":\"#d9e3f0\",\"rgb\":{\"r\":217,\"g\":227,\"b\":240,\"a\":1}},\"size\":\"16px\",\"borderWidth\":\"1px\",\"borderColor\":{\"hex\":\"#fff\",\"rgb\":{\"r\":255,\"g\":255,\"b\":255,\"a\":1}}}}]}<\/pre>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trekitt.co.uk\/footwear\/walking-boots?_gl=1*1tasxrt*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjAwOTc0NzIwMC4xNzQzNzcyMzUy*_ga_FYB7BEYCQP*MTc0Mzc3MjM1MS4xLjAuMTc0Mzc3MjM1MS42MC4wLjA.\">WALKING BOOTS FOR SALE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ways You\u2019re Ruining Your Walking Boots: Incorrect fit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Problem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting footwear to fit correctly is a tricky task. In-person we can assess the width, depth and overall shape of your foot and match it with a specific model of shoes or boots. We\u2019re aware this isn\u2019t always possible, which is why we are here to help virtually.&nbsp;But, if you owning a pair of boots that just don&#8217;t fit, you&#8217;ll most likely encounter split fabrics and very sore feet. Split fabrics are usually down to an excess of space above your foot, causing the fabrics to crease sharply with each step. Over time, this unnatural amount of fabric-folding will ruin the uppers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If they\u2019ve split, it\u2019s time for the bin, but if you\u2019ve caught this issue before the ultimate demise of your favourite boots, you have two options. A), lift your foot up within the boots with a volume reducer (a thin piece of compressed foam that fits neatly under your footbed), or B), replace your boots with a pair that fits without any modification. The first option is worth a try, but it\u2019s not a guaranteed solution unfortunately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ways You\u2019re Ruining Your Walking Boots: Force Drying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Problem:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We see a huge selection of boots and shoes bite the dust due to this and unfortunately, it isn\u2019t that well known.&nbsp;Walking boots and shoes use heat-sensitive glues to fasten various bits together; drying your boots with a hairdryer, radiator, wood burner or campfire melts the glue and results in the boot falling apart at the seams. If your footwear is also made of leather, it will dry the leather out, resulting in cracks and splits. You can see a pair below that are beginning to dry out and will crack if left untreated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To dry the footwear correctly, first clean them; they can\u2019t dry if they\u2019re covered in inches of thick mud! Leave the boots to air dry naturally in an area of the house \u2014 you can accelerate the process by removing the footbed and placing balls of newspaper inside, however, make sure not to over-stuff the boots as this can deform them over time. Attempt to change the newspaper every hour or so until fully dry.<br><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tkt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2022\/08\/DSC01393-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Incorrect Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Problem:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The sole unit of your footwear is designed for a specific purpose. You wouldn\u2019t choose an off-road tyre for your car if your journeys consist almost entirely of motorway. On the same note, a pair of trail running shoes designed for off-road use won\u2019t last as long if most of your running is done on the road. That\u2019s not to say you <em>can\u2019t<\/em> use your shoes or boots on the road every now and again, but just bear in mind that they will wear out faster.<b>Solution:<\/b><br>Select your footwear according to the type of walking\/running you typically do. If, like me, you do roughly 80% of your walking in the British countryside with the remaining 20% on roads to connect the footpaths, consider a more \u2018traditional\u2019 walking boot with a harder compound of rubber. If you\u2019re a runner spending almost all of your time in wet, boggy, soft conditions with little to no road, consider something with a softer compound of rubber and a more aggressive tread pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ways You\u2019re Ruining Your Walking Boots: Salt Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Problem<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rusting\/oxidising eyelets\/hooks. We all love a good coastal walk, but if saltwater is left on these metallic surfaces for too long, it\u2019ll degrade them and you\u2019ll either have to fork out for a new pair of boots or a costly repair service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Solution<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just make sure to wash any saltwater off as soon as you get the chance. Eyelets and hooks are a pain to replace, so prevention is certainly better than cure in this case.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lack of Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Problem<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, footwear failures are down to a lack of maintenance. This includes leaving them covered in mud for excessive amounts of time, neglecting to apply care products periodically or a combination of the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve invested a decent wedge of cash into your boots, so it makes sense to spend a couple of quid extra to keep them going for as long as possible. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trekitt.co.uk\/blog\/5-ways-youre-ruining-your-walking-boots\/?utm_source=BLOG+%7C+08.08.22+%7C+5+ways+you%27re+ruining+your+boots+%7C+Refers2our+blog+Care4Footwear&amp;utm_medium=BLOG+%7C+08.08.22+%7C+5+ways+you%27re+ruining+your+boots+%7C+Refers2our+blog+Care4Footwear&amp;utm_campaign=BLOG+%7C+08.08.22+%7C+5+ways+you%27re+ruining+your+boots+%7C+Refers2our+blog+Care4Footwear&amp;utm_id=BLOG+%7C+08.08.22+%7C+5+ways+you%27re+ruining+your+boots+%7C+Refers2our+blog+Care4Footwear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow the steps in this blog<\/a> and your footwear will live a long, happy life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>5 Ways You\u2019re Ruining Your Walking Boots Worried you might be unknowingly damaging your walking boots? 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