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Why should you break in new hiking boots before a trek?

To avoid painful blisters.

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  1. To make them look used
  2. To avoid painful blisters ✔
  3. To make them heavier

Why: Wearing new boots on a long hike without breaking them in first can cause painful blisters.

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Answer: To avoid painful blisters. Wearing new boots on a long hike without breaking them in first can cause painful blisters.

  1. Scouting America: Backpacking www.scouting.org/merit-badges/backpacking
    it’s not a good idea to wear brand-new shoes on a long hike without breaking them in first
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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