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Elizabeth Henkes

REI Footwear Sales Lead

Beth Henkes is a former footwear sales lead and fit expert at the REI store in Alderwood, Wash.

Latest Articles

  • Buying Advice

    How to Choose Trail-Running Shoes

    756 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars

    The right trail-running shoes can help you tackle off-road terrain. This article offers advice for finding shoes that meet your needs.

  • Care and Repair

    How to Break in Your Hiking Boots

    937 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars

    Learn how to break in a new pair of hiking boots so you can maximize your comfort along the trail.

  • Skills

    How to Lace Hiking Boots

    1114 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars

    Increase comfort on the trail by learning simple boot lacing techniques that help you deal with heel slipping, pressure points and toe pain.

  • Skills

    Blister Prevention and Care

    424 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars

    Learn the conditions that cause blisters, how to prevent blisters from happening and how to treat them after they form.

  • Care and Repair

    When to Replace Your Running Shoes

    405 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars

    Sadly, your favorite running shoes won’t last forever. Learn how often to replace them so you can keep running along in comfort.

  • Care and Repair

    How to Waterproof Hiking Boots

    238 reviews with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Learn how to tell when your hiking boots' durable water repellent (DWR) needs renewing and how you can restore their waterproof performance.

  • Care and Repair

    How to Clean Hiking Boots

    701 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars

    With proper cleaning and care, your hiking boots will last you for many years and many miles along the trail.