‘Radiators wreak havoc’: how to look after your walking boots, according to experts

<p>A little care goes a long way. Here’s how to clean, reproof and store your hiking boots so they can go the distance</p><p>• <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2024/oct/10/autumn-hiking-essentials-best-waterproof-jacket-flask-base-layer-backpack"><strong>‘I’d never head out without one’: 10 hiking essentials</strong></a></p><p>Whether they’re being scuffed against rocks, trudged through peat bogs or keeping your feet dry in a torrential downpour, hiking boots have a tough gig. To cope with this, the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2024/oct/10/best-walking-boots-hiking-men-tried-tested">best walking boots</a> are built for durability, but that’s not carte blanche to throw them in a cupboard, still soggy, and expect them to be raring to go next time they’re needed.</p><p>If you want your boots to last, you’ll have to treat them with a bit of TLC. We spoke to walking-boot experts James Turnbull of outdoor clothing specialists <a href="http://outside.co.uk/">Outside</a> and Jeremy Stevens of <a href="https://www.ellis-brigham.com/">Ellis Brigham</a> to get their top tips for maximising boot longevity, from proper cleaning to resoling when necessary.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2025/oct/28/how-to-look-after-walking-hiking-boots">Continue reading...</a>