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Hiking Boot
haɪkɪŋ buːt
Definitions
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Clothing · Outdoor
Common
A sturdy, ankle-high boot designed for hiking and outdoor activities, typically representing outdoor adventures, nature exploration, or wilderness trekking.
Used to indicate hiking plans, outdoor adventures, or a love of nature exploration. Often appears in travel or activity contexts.
Finally got my new 🥾 for our mountain trip next weekend!
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Perfect weather for a trail walk today 🥾🌲
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Symbolizes outdoor lifestyle and adventure culture, particularly popular in regions with strong hiking traditions.
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Activities · Recreation
Common
Represents hiking as an activity or hobby, often used to indicate plans for outdoor treks, trail walks, or mountain climbing expeditions.
Frequently used in travel planning, outdoor activity discussions, or to show appreciation for wilderness adventures.
Weekend plans: 🥾🏔️🌲
Social media status
Associated with outdoor recreation culture and environmental appreciation, particularly in Western countries with established hiking traditions.
Evolution Timeline
2018
Added to Unicode 11.0 as part of increased representation of outdoor activities and adventure sports.
Rising popularity of outdoor recreation and adventure tourism on social media.
2019
Gained popularity alongside growing social media trends documenting hiking adventures and outdoor experiences.
Instagram culture around wilderness photography and outdoor lifestyle content.
2020
Saw increased usage during COVID-19 pandemic as outdoor activities became safer recreational options.
Pandemic restrictions driving interest in socially-distanced outdoor activities.
Cultural Context
Represents the growing outdoor recreation movement and increasing popularity of hiking as both physical activity and mindfulness practice in Western cultures.
Associated with environmental awareness and appreciation of natural spaces, often used by conservation advocates and outdoor enthusiasts promoting wilderness protection.
Frequently appears in social media content documenting outdoor adventures, particularly with the rise of hiking and outdoor activity tracking apps.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Often used in reference to countryside rambles, fell walking, and Lake District or Scottish Highland excursions.
New Zealand
Frequently used in reference to 'tramping' (the local term for hiking) and Great Walks.
United States
Commonly associated with national parks, trail culture, and outdoor recreation. Often used in contexts related to famous hiking destinations.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Used practically to indicate hiking plans or outdoor activities, particularly family outings. Often appears in vacation planning contexts.
Gen_Z: Often used in adventure TikToks and Instagram reels showcasing scenic hikes. Frequently paired with nature aesthetics and outdoor challenge content.
Older: Less frequent usage, typically literal when referring to actual hiking boots or walking activities rather than symbolic representation.
Millennials: Common in weekend activity planning, fitness tracking posts, and outdoor lifestyle content. Often used to signal work-life balance and wellness pursuits.
Common Combinations
🥾🏔️
Mountain hiking or climbing adventure
Represents mountaineering, alpine trekking, or summit attempts. Popular in outdoor adventure communities.
🥾🌲
Forest hiking or trail walking
Indicates woodland adventures, nature trails, or forest exploration. Common in outdoor recreation contexts.
🥾🏕️
Hiking and camping trip
Represents backpacking adventures combining hiking with overnight camping. Popular in outdoor lifestyle communities.
🥾🗺️
Trail navigation or hiking route planning
Used when discussing hiking routes, trail maps, or navigation during outdoor adventures.