Hi Team, Indiahike always comeup with amazing video on helpful topic. Looking forward more videos. I'm very excited for my first trek. Can you suggest gaiters?
Great video, Indiahikes. Looking forward to your next upload! I smashed that thumbs up icon on your post. Keep up the awesome work. Do you think there are specific brands that excel in the features you mentioned, especially regarding water resistance and grip for snow trekking boots?
Much appreciated Keyser. Here is a detailed article about what shoes to buy (and not to buy). Even though this article suggests only Decathlon shoes, these recommendations comes from our trekkers after trying them on a couple of treks. indiahikes.com/blog/best-trekking-shoes-decathlon-buy-shoes
Dear team, should we check anti skid labels too in snow shoes or is it just a gimmick? And which waterproof coating is the best, gortex, leather, rexin etc? If i wear those waterproof socks, then how come it is breathable? Shouldn't it be water resistant?
Anti-skid labels don't make much difference for the volume of snow in the mountains. They are alright for city settings where you might walk on very less snow. So don't go by those numbers. As for the waterproof socks, they are made out of three layers, with two absorbant layers and one waterproof layer wedged in between. While they may not be as absorbant as your regular socks, they still do the job well, especially in winter, when your feet don't sweat too much.
please provide suggestions for investing in shoes around 5k . decath have discontinued mh500 which was a pretty popular shoe . i would have gone for it if it was available .any other brands i should consider for dependable shoes ?
This article will help you with budget shoes that trekkers are using - indiahikes.com/blog/6-budget-shoes-trekkers-are-using Having said that, it's best to rent trekking shoes if you don't trek too regularly. You'll get the higher end models at a very very low cost. It's the most economical way and sustainable way to get great trekking shoes. You'll find our rental store here (open only to Indiahikes trekkers) - rentals.indiahikes.com/rent-gear/
Hi Tanay, we have written a detailed article about what shoes to buy (and not to buy). You can have a look at it here. indiahikes.com/blog/best-trekking-shoes-decathlon-buy-shoes
This article will help you with budget shoes that trekkers are using - indiahikes.com/blog/6-budget-shoes-trekkers-are-using Having said that, it's best to rent trekking shoes if you don't trek too regularly. You'll get the higher end models at a very very low cost. It's the most economical way and sustainable way to get great trekking shoes. You'll find our rental store here (open only to Indiahikes trekkers) - rentals.indiahikes.com/rent-gear/
Hi Manish, We have written a detailed article about what shoes to buy (and not to buy). You can have a look at it here. indiahikes.com/blog/best-trekking-shoes-decathlon-buy-shoes
Great suggestions...water proof socks, spikes, gaiters
Yes, waterproof socks, spikes, and gaiters are great additions to your snow trekking gear!
Hi Team,
Indiahike always comeup with amazing video on helpful topic. Looking forward more videos. I'm very excited for my first trek. Can you suggest gaiters?
can you suggest some good quality waterproof socks except rynox ones
Great video, Indiahikes. Looking forward to your next upload! I smashed that thumbs up icon on your post. Keep up the awesome work. Do you think there are specific brands that excel in the features you mentioned, especially regarding water resistance and grip for snow trekking boots?
Much appreciated Keyser.
Here is a detailed article about what shoes to buy (and not to buy). Even though this article suggests only Decathlon shoes, these recommendations comes from our trekkers after trying them on a couple of treks.
indiahikes.com/blog/best-trekking-shoes-decathlon-buy-shoes
Can you suggest what type of anti smell or sweat resistant we can use alone with shoes .
Dear team, should we check anti skid labels too in snow shoes or is it just a gimmick? And which waterproof coating is the best, gortex, leather, rexin etc? If i wear those waterproof socks, then how come it is breathable? Shouldn't it be water resistant?
Anti-skid labels don't make much difference for the volume of snow in the mountains. They are alright for city settings where you might walk on very less snow. So don't go by those numbers.
As for the waterproof socks, they are made out of three layers, with two absorbant layers and one waterproof layer wedged in between. While they may not be as absorbant as your regular socks, they still do the job well, especially in winter, when your feet don't sweat too much.
please provide suggestions for investing in shoes around 5k . decath have discontinued mh500 which was a pretty popular shoe . i would have gone for it if it was available .any other brands i should consider for dependable shoes ?
This article will help you with budget shoes that trekkers are using - indiahikes.com/blog/6-budget-shoes-trekkers-are-using
Having said that, it's best to rent trekking shoes if you don't trek too regularly. You'll get the higher end models at a very very low cost. It's the most economical way and sustainable way to get great trekking shoes.
You'll find our rental store here (open only to Indiahikes trekkers) - rentals.indiahikes.com/rent-gear/
Hi Tanay, we have written a detailed article about what shoes to buy (and not to buy). You can have a look at it here.
indiahikes.com/blog/best-trekking-shoes-decathlon-buy-shoes
According to u plz suggest the shoe company n model
This article will help you with budget shoes that trekkers are using - indiahikes.com/blog/6-budget-shoes-trekkers-are-using
Having said that, it's best to rent trekking shoes if you don't trek too regularly. You'll get the higher end models at a very very low cost. It's the most economical way and sustainable way to get great trekking shoes.
You'll find our rental store here (open only to Indiahikes trekkers) - rentals.indiahikes.com/rent-gear/
Hi Manish, We have written a detailed article about what shoes to buy (and not to buy). You can have a look at it here.
indiahikes.com/blog/best-trekking-shoes-decathlon-buy-shoes
Can I use waterproof trail shoes in chandrashila trekk in the month of March ?
Hi, yes, you can. That should work fine.
@Indiahikes thank you 😊 🙏
Can I use Rubber boots or Gum boots?
We wouldn't recommend them since they are not breathable. They are not really meant for trekking.