Outdoor shoe knowledge

When you cross the jungle, cross the canyon, and walk on the wilderness Gobi, a pair of high quality outdoor shoes will definitely give you an extraordinary feeling. However, due to the lack of understanding of outdoor shoe performance and adaptability, some travelers often cannot grasp what kind of outdoor shoes they should wear. The work in the outdoor shop made me meet many backpackers. I often talked about the topic of outdoor shoes. I also felt a lot of confusion about the choice and use of outdoor shoes. In order to help outdoor friends interpret outdoor shoes, I asked an Italian professional shoe company and also asked many old donkeys about the use. Here I would like to use my own experience to provide a reference for the traveler to choose outdoor shoes.

I think that many people do not know what kind of outdoor shoes they should wear, is based on the two understanding of the deficiencies. One is the lack of understanding of what kinds of shoes are required for the various terrains in nature; the second is the lack of understanding of the performance and technical indicators of different series of outdoor shoes. When we understand these basic elements, we will know what kind of outdoor shoes to wear.

I. The concept of outdoor shoes:

Outdoor shoes is a new term that has emerged in recent years. It refers to the general name of shoes with different functions in different types of outdoor sports.

Outdoor sports as a special form of exercise, but the history of several decades, and the history of a sport form that is summarized as outdoor sports will be longer. For mountaineering, recorded mountaineering activities in some European countries date back to the 18th century (1786). The first mountaineering activity around the Alpes mountain was known as the Almus movement. With the development of mountaineering activities, climbing shoes adapted to them have come out. These early hiking shoes artificially sewn in small workshops have undergone several generations of improvement and innovation, and the technological level has developed by leaps and bounds, especially advanced machines and modern times. The application of high-tech materials has not only greatly improved the performance of hiking shoes, but also has become more and more novel in style, and the classification has become more and more professional. When the meaning of hiking shoes does not accurately include the different characteristics of various types of shoes, then there is the concept of outdoor shoes. To summarize such shoes with outdoor shoes, it is more accurate in its inclusive sense.

II. Classification of outdoor shoes:

In the case of outdoor shoes, every brand and each type of outdoor shoe has a very specific orientation (design goal). The classification of outdoor shoes can be roughly divided into five series:

1. Alpine series: (Also able to weigh hiking boots)

This series of boots is designed for Deng Xueshan. The bottom of the boots is usually Vibram or Sky walk outsole. The inner lining steel plate has a strong impact resistance. The crampons can be installed. The boots are of high design, generally above 20cm. The surface is made of hard plastic resin or thick leather and sheepskin, and the inner lining is made of warm shoe covers, which can adapt to the complex snow, ice and rock mixed terrain and can effectively protect your feet.

2, low mountain series: (also can be weighed climbing shoes)

The purpose of this type of shoes is to use peaks below 6,000 meters above sea level to climb ice walls or ice-snow mixed rock walls. The outer soles are made of wear-resistant rubber (Vibram or Sky walk) with a large base of organic carbon plates. The soles are very hard. Strong impact resistance, sufficient support when climbing, uppers are made of thick (3.0mm or more) leather or sheepskin, in order to enhance the waterproof and moisture permeability effect, commonly used Gore Tex or SympaTex lining, middle folder Insulation. The height of the upper is usually 15cm or more, which can effectively protect the feet from harm reduction under complex terrain conditions. Some models are equipped with crampons, and there are no fixed-structure available bundled crampons. Lighter than heavy hiking boots, it is more comfortable to remove crampons than heavy hiking boots.

3, through the series: (also known as medium-sized hiking shoes)

The series is designed for low-mountain, canyon, desert, Gobi and other more complex terrain to adapt to long-distance weight-bearing trekking. The structural characteristics of this type of shoes also belong to high-top shoes, the height of the upper is usually 13-15cm, with strong support, can effectively protect the cheekbones to reduce injury. The outsole is made of wear-resistant rubber. Some well-known brands also design nylon plate support between the big bottom and the midsole to increase the hardness of the sole, which not only effectively prevents deformation of the sole, but also enhances impact resistance. Uppers often use medium-thick layers of suede, sheepskin, or leather uppers, and Dubanese ultra-strength wear-resistant Cordura fabrics, which are lighter and more flexible than alpine and low mountains. . In order to solve the problem of waterproofing, most of the models use Gore Tex material for lining, and some use oil leather for waterproofing. Such shoes can walk on the water below the cheekbones or in the rain.

4, hiking series:

Trekking series is more commonly used in outdoor sports. The objective of the design is to provide lighter and lighter walking on short and medium distances. It is suitable for relatively gentle mountain, jungle, general outing or camping activities. The design features of these shoes are less than 12cm in the upper and have an ankle protection structure. Outsole is made of wear-resistant rubber, microporous foam in the bottom and double-layer encryption rubber. The high-end brand has a large bottom plastic plate sandwich, which has good impact resistance and shock absorption. The upper has full leather, leather or leather Mixed material. Some models have Gore Tex lining, and some models are not waterproof. The advantages of medium shoes are light, soft, comfortable and breathable. Walking in an uncomplicated terrain, the middle shoes should be better than high shoes.

5, hiking series:

The outdoor shoe hiking series is often referred to as short-shoe, and its design goal is * often worn and not loaded sports. Wear-resistant rubber outsole allows you to never have to worry about the wear of the soles will affect the use, flexible midsole can reduce the impact of the ground on the foot, but also reduce the weight of the pressure on the foot, high-end short shoes are usually also With a keel design, it can effectively prevent deformation of soles and enhance support. The tight upper design makes you feel as if the shoe is on your feet. These shoes are often equipped with leather uppers or nylon meshes, and are therefore lighter in texture. A pair of shoes is often less than 400g, and is very flexible. Currently in some European and American countries, this series is the most commonly used and best-selling variety.

Third, the technical characteristics of outdoor shoes:

The technical characteristics of outdoor shoes are reflected in various technical indicators of outdoor shoes. It is a pair of outdoor shoes that should have various functions. I think that a pair of fine outdoor shoes should have at least five functions.

1, good support:

In order to adapt to the outdoor complex terrain and meet the conditions of mountaineering or trekking under load conditions, outdoor shoes must have good support. This is a difficult problem to understand. A column is the most loaded in the vertical state, and in the bent state, its capacity will be greatly reduced. In addition to the supportive force of outdoor shoes, there is a direct relationship with the structure of the sole. In a pair of good outdoor shoes, the upper part usually adopts a compact design. Each part of the upper can be reliably combined with the surface of the foot. This can not only make the wearer feel comfortable, but also better overcome the distraction of the foot to the surrounding area. . Thus supporting the vertical force of the foot to achieve the purpose of enhancing support.

2, shock absorption function:

People hike in a weight-bearing state and walk about 600-700 miles per foot. This means that for every kilometre of walking, one leg has to withstand 600-700 gravity impacts. If the shoes do not have a good shock absorber system to relieve the impact, one day after the trip, they must be exhausted. The good shock absorption not only can effectively absorb the vertical pressure of the human body, the strong bottom outsole can also effectively resist the impact of hard ground, so that you feel relaxed when walking. In addition, the tired feeling of walking is often caused by the impact of the ground on the brain. Good shock absorption can also reduce the vibration of the ground to the brain and greatly reduce the sense of fatigue.

3, anti-slip function:

When you walk in complicated terrain, there is a potential crisis in every step of walking. In this case, the stability of the footsteps is extremely important. If the footsteps are unstable, you may injure the feet or the human body. Therefore, outdoor shoes are required. You must have good slip resistance, and you can firmly grasp the ground every time you advance, and you can safely take a new step.

4, waterproof function:

For a long-distance traveler, a longer outdoor life may cause you to experience a variety of complex climates. Traveling in rainy weather, a pair of outdoor shoes without waterproof function is not only very heavy after soaking, but because of the increased friction, it is very easy to make the foot injured. If it is in the cold season, it is also easy to get frostbite, so it is a pair of excellent quality. Outdoor shoes should have good water resistance. At present, many types of outdoor shoes use Gore Tex film lining, which can well meet the waterproof function.

With regard to waterproofing of outdoor shoes, it is necessary to highlight it. The waterproof index of outdoor shoes has always been the focus of debate. In fact, this is not an incomprehensible problem. Outdoor waterproof shoes and boots are two different types of products, rain boots on the premise of a good plastic surface, with a permanent waterproof, but it is not breathable; and outdoor shoes waterproof is conditional, it is based on good air permeability . In order to solve this problem, two methods are commonly used in the process. One is the treatment of leather with a water repellent agent, and the treated upper has a lotus leaf function, but this function gradually disappears with the extension of wearing time and the number of brushings and needs to be reprocessed. The second is to use a waterproof breathable film to make the inner sleeve of the shoe. However, the waterproof function of this waterproof sleeve cannot be compared with the rain boots. It can only be waterproof under certain conditions and for a certain period of time, and is related to the height of the water surface if the water surface. Close to or higher than the top line of the waterproof cover, after the shoes are soaked for a long time, the water in the leather cover and the waterproof cover sandwich will generate siphoning phenomenon and will be permeable to water. The correct test method for the waterproofness of Gore Tex shoes is to fill a certain height of water in the shoes, and throw it on the centrifuge for 20 minutes. Since consumers do not have such equipment, they are often tested by soaking. This method is not only unscientific, but can not get accurate test results, but will damage leather. If a certain part of the foot touches a certain part of the waterproof jacket for a long time, it will also cause the film damage of the part, and it will also affect the waterproof. Therefore, it is impossible to expect outdoor shoes to be waterproof like rain boots, and in use requires good maintenance to reduce damage and prolong the life of the shoes.

5, durability:

In the face of harsh and complex outdoor conditions, it is a test for all kinds of equipment. A pair of outdoor shoes with excellent performance must also have strong and durable functions to adapt to various complex terrains. If outdoor shoes cannot adapt to the harsh conditions outdoors, it is not easy. How do you finish your journey? Therefore, some high-end brands of outdoor shoes, have a strong durability.

Based on this, we can think that choosing a pair of outdoor shoes with excellent performance is often the first step toward the outdoors. You can't imagine not having a pair of good shoes to travel, but you can't imagine wearing a broken shoe to walk, when you are ready to go outdoors, The low-end option means you will lose security protection.

Four. Several issues that should be noted when choosing outdoor shoes:

After we understand the technical characteristics and the adaptation goals of outdoor shoes, we also know the topography of the area where we are going. Then what kind of outdoor shoes we choose is already self-evident. There are several issues that should be noted in shoes.

A. The principle of high and low is low:

If you don't know much about the topographic features of your area, then you should choose a shoe that is higher or lower, and choose a higher grade. If you don’t have an idea in the trekking series and crossing series, you should choose to cross the shoes. At best, you can feel more heavy and you can better protect your feet because of the high-end outdoor shoes in terms of impact resistance or supporting force. Will give better protection to the feet.

B. Leaving room for principle:

People choose to keep their feet in everyday life. However, when choosing outdoor shoes, they need to have a margin. This is because the feet will swell when walking long distances. If the shoe is just right, there will be a feeling of tightness after the foot is inflated, which is not conducive to the relaxation of the foot. In addition, the complex terrain is uphill and downhill. When a person goes downhill, the pressure of a person's body center of gravity and the reaction force of the ground often cause the foot to rush forward. The just-right shoes will tightly toe the toes, and the time will make the toes very painful, even Injured. On the other hand, a bigger size shoe will tighten the shoelace and keep the heel close to the back. The front end will have a little room so that the foot will reduce the squeezing during the punching process, thus reducing the damage to the toes. It should be noted that when wearing outdoor shoes, you should choose thicker socks to fill the gap between the shoes and the feet, which can effectively prevent the feet from blistering. As for the shoe width standard, it should be neither too tight nor too loose, because no matter what the series is, there will be some laxity after wearing it for a period, so there is no need to spare space.

C, a long time travel should choose waterproof shoes:

Outdoor natural scenery is very attractive, but the natural climate is complex and changeable. Travelers need to be prepared to cope with all kinds of changes. Therefore, choosing a shoe for longer travel time requires waterproofing. A pair of outdoor shoes lined with Gore-Tex can give you 24/7 protection. If you choose Gore-Tex outdoor shoes, you should also choose socks (preferably Coolmax material) that can guide sweat permeability, and use it in combination will have the best effect.

D. Pay attention to the slip resistance of outdoor shoes:

Anti-skid is one of the basic characteristics of outdoor shoes. It is also an important indicator to check the performance of a pair of shoes. Good anti-skid property is more conducive to the stability of walking, thus reducing injuries. Objectively speaking, from the perspective of rubber, slip resistance and wear resistance are a pair of contradictions, anti-skid requirements of higher rubber density, the better, but the density is inversely proportional to the coefficient of friction, the shoe brand in order to solve the issue of anti-skid shoes Many articles on the pattern and rubber surface make the outdoor shoes better slip resistance. After a period of wear and tear on soles, the slip resistance will decrease. Especially on wet and hard ground, the high density rubber will often affect the slip resistance, but it will not be affected on the dry ground. The outsider is familiar with the Vibram outsole. There are characteristics in this area. Vibram rubber is generally recognized as the most wear-resistant, you will find that in the wet hard ground, its slip resistance will be discounted, and the relatively soft outsole is better, the key question is what kind of Used in the environment.

E. Try running in before running:

The reason why outdoor shoes have strong support is that the soles are very hard, and the uppers are tight and firm, so that they can enhance foot support when they are loaded. However, this relatively tough design structure often results when new shoes are put on the feet. Can not adapt immediately, need to have a period of adaptation, so after the purchase of new shoes after the official travel, it is best to run a week in the feet, feel no sense of discomfort, and then go outdoors.

F, concerned about the brand and cost of outdoor shoes:

When you are determined to choose an outdoor shoe, you may first consider how much you need to spend to buy a grade of outdoor shoes, then you must pay attention to the brand and cost of outdoor shoes, these appearances seem to have no Different outdoor shoes, due to different design techniques and materials used, the quality can not be the same language. A pair of outdoor shoes with excellent quality should be light, strong, comfortable, with good elasticity, beautiful appearance, etc., and low-grade outdoor shoes, because of the use of cheap materials, relatively heavy, and unsightly, there will be unglued, out The bottom phenomenon. Although the prices of different outdoor shoes are quite different, they will naturally feel different when worn. Some shoes look a little higher, but a pair of high-end shoes can be worn in pairs of two or three pairs of low-end shoes, which may be more economical compared to them. To illustrate the technical issues, we introduce the design concept of Italian GARMONT shoes to everyone. Consumers can understand their differences in comparison with different brands.

About GARMONT's sole structure: whether a pair of shoes are comfortable when walking, depends largely on the soles. GARMONT soles are designed with a four-layer structure. Vibram aviation rubber is used on the outermost outsole to give it superior wear resistance. , The special shape pattern makes it have a stronger non-slip effect; in which the end of the use of micro air foam and double encryption rubber, effectively absorbed the vertical pressure on the body's feet, to ensure the cushioning function of the sole; A keel-like nylon plate is sandwiched between the bottom and the midsole, which not only enhances the stability of the sole, but also effectively prevents deformation of the midsole, effectively reduces the impact of the ground on the sole plate, and does not affect the natural sole. Bending; set the elastic inner pad in the innermost layer of the shoe, and some varieties also add elastic cushion heel to ensure the comfort of walking and effectively relieve the vibration of the hard ground to the brain and protect your feet to the maximum extent. Due to the high density of Vibram rubber, it sometimes affects the slip resistance on wet and hard surfaces. In 2003, GARMONT launched the Sky walk brand outsole. We can see that GARMONT infuses its own perfection in every detail. Shoes concept.

About GARMONT's upper structure: When a person walks, a pair of feet not only supports the body's own weight, but also supports the weight of the carrying object. The total weight of the two together often reaches more than 100 kg, so a pair of good outdoor shoes The need for superior support, and whether the upper design is reasonable is the key to the support of a pair of shoes. GARMONT's upper structure based on human anatomy ensures that its shoes have good support. The loose forefoot design allows your toes to stretch freely; the symmetric straps keep the toes and heels parallel to each other to ensure a firm combination of the foot and the shoe; according to the irregular shape of the sacrum, the ankle pads are Both sides are designed to be irregular; the inner pad of the tongue is designed to be taller, thicker, and tighter to the feet; therefore, after the GARMONT shoes are tied tight, the shoes and the feet are dissolved, and there is no sense of restraint. . Due to the compact design of the GARMONT uppers, the measured tension generated during walking is effectively overcome and the supporting force of the feet is stronger.

In order to better grasp the choice of outdoor shoes, it is necessary to understand the market conditions of outdoor shoes. At present, the market for domestic outdoor shoes is rather complicated. Apart from different brands, there are also the distinctions between formal channels and off-shelf channels. The products of the regular channels all have their own production standards. In general, quality is guaranteed. The situation of the domestic market is more complicated. These shoes are usually B shoes, and most of them are defective. The market price may be very low, even lower than the cost price. Basically, quality is not a prerequisite. For brand shoes will have a good after-sales service, and the end of the list is impossible to do this, the old donkeys in the outdoor circle probably have a profound experience.

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