here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNext, think about how safe you’d feel walking on that trail in muddy conditions<\/strong>. Is the trail you have in mind relatively flat? Is it near any water sources that might overflow? Is the weather drying up, or becoming worse? Consider the possibility of a storm, flash flood, or other dangerous situation. It’s always better to wait for kinder weather than to risk your safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFinally, think about whether or not you actually want to go <\/strong>out in muddy, potentially-rainy weather. Hiking should be a fun experience. It’s not worth going if you think you’re going to be unhappy trudging along in the mud.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow To Clean Muddy Hiking Boots\/Shoes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
No matter what shoes you choose to wear out in the mud, you can expect that they’ll get dirty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, there’s a big difference between getting your footwear dirty and leaving it dirty. Allowing dirt, rocks, and other debris to remain on your hiking shoes can shorten their overall lifespan.<\/strong> Considering how much a dedicated hiker might spend on their footwear, cleaning muddy boots is a must if you want to get the most for your money. Before you start cleaning, make sure that you have the proper cleaning solutions for your specific hiking boots or shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHere are a few steps you can use when cleaning off muddy hiking boots or shoes after a hike:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Take out your laces (and insoles if applicable).<\/strong> These pieces should be washed separately. Insoles can be de-odorized as needed, and laces can be cleaned with warm water and a small amount of dish soap.<\/li>
- Clean away any dried dirt, rocks, or other debris. <\/strong>Take some time to remove anything that can be removed while your footwear is dry. Clean out the outsoles to make sure your shoes maintain their grip.<\/li>
- Scrub the outside of your footwear.<\/strong> You can use saddle soap, specialized boot or shoe soap, or dish soap alongside plenty of water for this. Grab a small brush and get to work cleaning all of the outer areas.<\/li>
- Get rid of any remaining soap.<\/strong> With a damp cloth, clean away any soap that might be left on your footwear.<\/li>
- Apply any waterproofing you may want.<\/strong> It’s ideal to do this while your footwear is still damp.<\/li>
- Start the drying process.<\/strong> Place your footwear in a dry place where the sun doesn’t shine directly. You can also add some baking soda if you’d like to help with the process.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
In some cases, you might also want to use leather polish to keep the leather healthy. Chrome polish can also be used on any boots that have metal hardware.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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