Mountain boots4 June 2026 · 11 min
How to start hiking: a complete guide for beginners
How to start hiking from scratch: what to wear, how to choose your first boots and the essential kit, with recommendations from Decathlon.
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Tips and tricks to care for your technical footwear.
40+ years repairing boots, climbing shoes and technical trainers add up. Here we share what we learn at the bench every week.
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Mountain boots3 June 2026 · 6 min
How to choose a Vibram sole for your hiking boot (2026 guide)
Megagrip, Mont, Ibex, Mulaz: which Vibram compound to choose based on terrain, activity and your boot's upper. The workshop's honest guide.
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Trail running1 June 2026 · 5 min
Resole vs buy new: the real maths on a pair of €200 trail-running shoes
Is it worth paying €50-70 for a resole or buying new shoes? We run the real numbers and tell you when each option makes more sense.
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Mountain boots29 May 2026 · 5 min
How to care for your hiking boots in winter · workshop maintenance
Cleaning, drying, waxing, storage. 7 habits that double the life of your hiking boots in winter, from someone who's been repairing them for 40 years.
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Trail running26 May 2026 · 6 min
The Pegafort system explained: why your trail-running shoes will last longer
Pegafort isn't glue: it's a two-component system with press and heat that rebuilds the outsole-to-midsole bond on your trail-running shoes.
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Climbing shoes22 May 2026 · 5 min
How long do well-resoled climbing shoes last (real workshop data)
How long a climbing shoe resole lasts, how many times you can resole them and why two identical pairs last differently. Data from 40+ years in the workshop.
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