When fitting hiking boots, what should the heel be like?

Snug with wiggle room for toes.

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  1. Snug with wiggle room for toes ✔
  2. Loose and sliding
  3. Tight against the toes

Why: A good fit means a snug heel and enough room up front so toes do not hit the end.

Huh, didn't know that: A good fit means a snug heel and enough room up front so toes do not hit the end.

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Answer: Snug with wiggle room for toes. A good fit means a snug heel and enough room up front so toes do not hit the end.

  1. Scouting America: Hiking www.scouting.org/merit-badges/hiking
    The heel should be snug with enough wiggle room for your toes up front.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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