Hopefully you can take care of your climbing shoes and wear them for a long time. Hiking boots might not be long-lasting but still they are very important compare to other gear. However, people usually don&＃39;t treat them as good as other gear. Most of wearers tear footwear and need a shoe repair due to negligence. When you select your hiking boots you should understand what kind of features and functions they have. Maintenance is much more important than buying expensive hiking boots.