Is It OK to Wear Sports Shoes When Climbing Mountains?

December 02,2022

Sports shoes can be worn for daily leisure climbing. For professional outdoor sports, it is better to choose more professional hiking shoes. This will be more convenient and can better protect your ankles.

 

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Advantages of professional hiking shoes

 

Sports shoes can be worn in general sports and are comfortable. But when climbing mountains, they don't have as many functions as professional shoes. Professional mountaineering shoes can prevent slipping, which is also a very important function.

 

The roads on the mountain are uneven, so proper anti-skid measures must be taken. Uneven mountain roads also cause serious wear of shoes, and hiking shoes will be more wear-resistant. If it is an ordinary sports shoe, it may be seriously worn after climbing.

 

Ordinary sports shoes are not waterproof and will be soaked in water. But professional mountaineering shoes can be waterproof, which can better protect the feet, keep them dry and reduce the interference of the external environment. However, water beyond the ankle can still enter the foot through the shoe opening.

 

The heat preservation effect of climbing shoes is very good. Ordinary sports shoes can not keep warm when climbing mountains. While keeping warm, they are also breathable, which can better protect your feet and sweat properly. And the comfort of hiking shoes will be higher.

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