McNETT® - Essentials for AdventureTM

Boot Tips

  • Boot Choice Tip

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    • Heavyweight Boot

      Mountaineering boots are built with the roughest terrain and wettest conditions in mind. These boots may use full-grain leather and often include Gore-Tex® fabric for maximum dryness. Weatherproofing: Use ReviveX Leather Gel Water Repellent

  • Boot Choice Tip

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    • Lightweight Boot

      Lightweight hiking boots are generally made with nubuck, suede, nylon or Gore-Tex®  fabric. Weatherproofing: Use ReviveX® Nubuck, Suede & Fabric Spray Water Repellent

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    • Medium Boot

      Mid-weight hiking & backpacking boots are generally made with full-grain leather for added support and durability. Many feature Gore-Tex® fabric for added comfort. Weatherproofing: Use ReviveX Leather Spray Water Repellent

  • Boot Use Tip

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    • Heavy Duty Boot

      TRUE OR FALSE?
      Heavy duty mountain boots are obsolete for backpacking.
       
      True. But while the ultralight backpacking crowd (carrying 20 lb. packs) get by on trails using trail running shoes or even good sport sandals, most folks carrying heavier loads should have some ankle support. Well-made light hikers with a 3/4 or full-height ankle collar are usually enough for moderate loads on most trails.

  • Boot Sole Tip

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    • TRUE OR FALSE?
      Campfires cause boot sole delaminations?
       
      True. Sitting at the campfire with your feet towards the fire may make you comfortably warm, but your boot soles could be close to melting. This can easily cause failure of the
      sole’s glue bond. If your boot soles are peeling, use Freesole® Urethane Adhesive for
      a permanent fix.

  • Boot Lacing Tip

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    • Boot Tip

      Relieve pressure and give your boots a custom fit with these lacing tricks. 1. Use “Skip Lacing” to take pressure off sensitive areas 2. Use the “Double Wrap” to have different levels of tightness on upper and lower sections of the boot.

Find more great tips like these in our Repair Guide

  • Fire Building Tip

    Fire Building Tip

    One of the easiest campfires to build and maintain, the “lean-to” fire is a simple pyramid-shaped lean-to built against the side of a large piece of firewood. Build up the lean-to using pencil-sized wood first followed by progressively larger wood. Leave a gap to insert tinder into the interior. Cover the gap with small wood once the tinder is alight.