Mountain hiking shoes - MH100 grey/green - Women

We have classified our products in terms of performance and functionality to suit 3 levels of Mountain Hiking practice: - Occasional: about ten hikes per year of approximately 3 to 4 hours in duration, less than 10km and less than 700m of elevation.- Regular: about 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 altitude difference per outing.

The grip of our soles is labeled. To benefit from it, 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 panel of representative testers over 500 km.

The most important thing is to try on several sizes and models of shoes to find the most suitable for you! You can take a size above your usual size to prevent the toes from knocking down on the descent, provided that the foot is well held to avoid rubbing. Tip: keep your nails short and check before any long descent that your lacing is tight to prevent your foot from slipping towards the front of the shoe.

Some Decathlon stores are equipped with a test route.1. Try on both shoes, standing, with the socks used for hiking.2. Tighten the laces, taking care to evenly distribute the tightening.3. Check two points:- the heel does not come off before the shoe when you walk uphill.- the foot does not slip and the toes do not bump into the front when going downhill.4. Try several sizes and models. Use them gradually to make them fit your foot.

All our shoes are tested for comfort and use by hikers (external to Decathlon), in conditions identical to those you may find during your hike. The objective is to develop the product, then validate it in the most objective way possible for your greatest satisfaction.

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.

The original insole in your shoes aims to fit the widest range of feet. A change of insole can bring:1. Better support: some soles are preformed or reinforced to better support the arch of the foot.2. More comfort: the soles can also provide warmth and/or cushioning.3. Longer life: regain the support and comfort of your shoes by replacing the insole each season.

Blisters generally appear when our skin is weakened by friction. In order to limit their appearance, we advise you to:- Choose a shoe in your size.- Wear suitable socks- Lace and tighten your shoes in an appropriate way.- Do not hesitate to readjust the tightness of your laces during practice, especially before attack a climb or a descent.- Wear your shoes on a short outing during the first use.

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

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