Mountain hiking shoes - MH100 grey/green - Women

We have classified our products in terms of performance and features to suit 3 levels of Mountain Hiking practice: - Occasional: around ten hikes per year of around 3 to 4 hours duration, less than 10km and less than 700m of elevation gain. - Regular: around twenty outings per year. 4 to 6 hours, 10 to 20 km, 700 to 1200m of elevation gain per outing. - Intensive: more than 20 outings per year. More than 6 hours, more than 20 km, 1200 to 2000m of elevation gain per outing.

Blisters generally appear when our skin is weakened by friction. To limit their appearance, we advise you to: - Choose a shoe that fits you. - Wear suitable socks. - Lace and tighten your shoes appropriately. - Do not hesitate to readjust the tightness of your laces during practice, especially before tackling an ascent or descent. - Wear your shoes for a short outing when using them for the first time.

All our shoes are tested for comfort and use by hikers (external to Decathlon), in conditions identical to those you might encounter during your hike. The goal is to develop the product, then validate it as objectively as possible for your greatest satisfaction.

The original insole in your shoes is designed to fit as many feet as possible. Changing the insole can provide: 1. Better support: Some insoles are pre-shaped or reinforced to better support the arch of the foot. 2. More comfort: Insoles can also provide warmth and/or cushioning. 3. Longer life: Restore the support and comfort of your shoes by replacing the insole each season.

The grip of our soles is certified. To qualify, the shoe must pass laboratory tests to evaluate the grip coefficient on different surfaces (Smooth, Rough, Dry, Wet). To validate these tests, we have the quality of our soles evaluated in the field, in the mountains, by a representative panel of testers over 500 km

- Let air dry. - Remove dried mud with a fairly stiff brush. - For stains, clean with a brush and a little warm water. - Let dry. - Spray a re-waterproofing spray to restore water repellency to the upper.

The most important thing is to try on several sizes and models of shoes to find the one that best suits you! You can go up a size from your usual size to prevent your toes from hitting the stop when going downhill, provided your foot is held well to avoid friction. Tip: keep your toenails short and check before any long descent that your lacing is tight to prevent your foot from sliding towards the front of the shoe.

- Let air dry. - Remove dried mud with a fairly stiff brush. - For stains, clean with a brush and a little warm water. - Let dry. - Spray a re-waterproofing spray to restore water repellency to the upper.

Other laboratory tests are also carried out to validate the following elements: tearing of eyelets and straps, gluing, toxicology, UV resistance, abrasion of the sole and upper components, accelerated aging.

Some Decathlon stores are equipped with a test course. 1. Try on both shoes, standing up, with the socks you use for hiking. 2. Tighten the laces, taking care to evenly distribute the tightening. 3. Check two points: - the heel does not lift before the shoe when walking uphill. - the foot does not slip and the toes do not hit the front when going downhill. 4. Try on several sizes and models. Use them gradually to break them in to your feet.