Know your purpose

“Buy footwear for the trips you do most often, not intend to do ‘one day’. A good retailer will help you narrow down your choice.”

Put a sock in it

“Wear the same socks you hike in when trying on new footwear – it’ll help ensure you get the right fit.”

Size is everything

“Unless you want broken nails and bruised toes, you need to get this right. You want a good finger’s-width of space between your biggest toe and the end of the boot.”

Go to a store

“Always try and get fitted in-store – getting your foot in front of an expert fitter will help 100 per cent.”

Stockist of Altra, Astral, Boreal, Chaco, Hoka One One, La Sportiva, Salewa, Scarpa, Scott, Topo.

57A Buchan St, Christchurch. P: 03 338 1774 www.furtherfaster.co.nz