Are you going to buy hiking shoes this Black Friday?

Every year, when the Black Friday, many of us take the opportunity to renewing our mountain footwear. But Is this really the best time to save on our purchases?

Data based on a study

idealo.es has carried out a study to find out when is the best time to buy mountaineering footwear and the conclusion is not as obvious as it seems. Here you can already see some of them data.

General price trends over the year

• Summer is usually a “cheap” time.”, especially in 2024, where lows of around €109 were recorded.
• The end of the year is an expensive period, especially in December, when prices tend to peak.
• At the beginning of the year, prices fall again: January and February return lower prices than at the end of the previous year.

And what about Black Friday?

When analysing the evolution of the price of Chiruca Xacobeo boots, the answer to yes Black Friday (November) is a good time to buy them is: depends on the year.

• Black Friday 2023 (Nov): The price was above €95. It was not the lowest price that year; in fact, it was cheaper to buy them just after, in December (approx. €90).
• Black Friday 2024 (Nov): The price plummeted to historic low of the entire period under analysis, falling to €70. In 2024, Black Friday was by far the best time to buy mountaineering footwear.

What will Black Friday 2025 have in store for mountain footwear?

The chart reveals enormous price volatility.

Whoever bought these boots in May 2024 paid almost €120 for them (the highest ever), while those who waited for the Black Friday of the same year saved almost €50, paying only €70. 

Secure the best price: Create alerts with idealo

Given the high volatility in the price of hiking footwear, relying on Black Friday alone may not be enough, as the optimal time to purchase varies from year to year.

That's why the smartest way to ensure you get the best price-and be able to enjoy routes in the Pyrenees (or wherever you want!) with boots that cost you less-it's by using the creating idealo.co.uk price alerts.

This functionality allows you to:

• Forget about uncertainty: Instead of guessing whether Black Friday will be the minimum, idealo.co.uk will let you know.
• Saving as much as possible: It ensures that you don't miss a price drop, such as the all-time low of 70 € registered in 2024.