What are the best shoes/boots to wear for hiking Kilimanjaro?

The best way to test good fit is to place your foot in a boot and slide it all the way forward until your toes hit the front of the boot (make sure you are wearing an average cushioned sports sock). read more

Remember – you must wear your boots in before trekking up Kilimanjaro. Do not simply turn up to Kilimanjaro or any other long trek with new boots! I would also recommend brands such as Asolo, Karrimor, Hi-Tec and Timberland. read more

Break in your boots. You should never wear a brand-new pair of boots on a trekking trip—especially one that is as long and hard as Kilimanjaro! Make sure you buy your boots a few weeks or even months in advance. This will give you time to break in those boots and let them mold to the shape of your feet. read more

Do not, under any circumstances, arrive in Kilimanjaro with brand new hiking boots that you have never worn. The best way to break boots in are to wear them as often as possible before your hiking date. During that time you should undertake 2-3 long distance treks (4-5 hours a day) in your boots. read more