How to Size Goretex Lined Boots

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  Wear wool or synthetic socks to ensure a proper fit.sock 6 image by chrisharvey from Fotolia.com
  
  Put on a pair of wool or synthetic hiking socks, similar to the socks you would ordinarily wear for hiking.
  
  
• 2). Measure your foot using a Brannock device if you do not know your shoe size. Otherwise, start with a size that has worked well for you in the past.
  
  
• 3). Try on both Gore-Tex lined boots, making sure that the socks don't get bunched up.
  
  
• 4). Check that the length of each boot is correct for your feet. Slide your feet as far forward in the boots as possible; your toes should be touching the front of the boots. Keeping your foot flat on the floor, bend your knee slightly and feel the space behind your heel using your index or middle finger. If you can fit one finger comfortably behind your heel, the length is correct. If your finger fits very snugly or does not fit at all, the boots are too small. If you can stack two or more fingers behind the heel, the boots are too large. A bit of extra length is OK, as long as the rest of the fitting process goes well.
  
  
• 5). Seat your heel back in the heel cup of the boots and lace them up snugly.
  
  
• 6). Walk up and down the ramp in the boots. Pay particular attention to heel lift as you go up, and sliding as you go down. If you experience more than about 1/4 of heel lift or feel your feet sliding around, then try another brand or style of boot.
  
  
• 7). Walk around in the boots for at least 10 minutes, paying attention to how they feel on your feet. The boots may feel stiffer than you are used to, but should not hurt your feet. If they are uncomfortable, try another pair.
  
  
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