How should you dry wet hiking boots?

Remove insoles and stuff with newspaper.

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  1. Leave them in the sun all day
  2. Remove insoles and stuff with newspaper ✔
  3. Microwave them

Why: Removing insoles and stuffing boots with newspaper helps them dry safely without heat damage.

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Answer: Remove insoles and stuff with newspaper. Removing insoles and stuffing boots with newspaper helps them dry safely without heat damage.

  1. Scouting America: Hiking www.scouting.org/merit-badges/hiking
    just remove the insoles and stuff your boots with newspaper
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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