Paint hiking boots V1 – wooden hiking boot in plywood

The hiking club's annual celebration is coming up. The awards are ready. Only a small keepsake that really suits the theme is still missing. This wooden hiking boot is made for exactly that. It is a clear trekking boot silhouette in plywood that you can design however you like. Whether you want to paint, decorate or write on your hiking boots, the untreated surface takes paint, pens and glue easily.

What changes for you

• You skip the tedious sketching and sawing. The silhouette is already cleanly laser-cut, so you can start designing straight away.
• Your decoration looks planned rather than thrown together. Choose a width from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps to fit your space exactly.
• You can supply larger groups with no extra effort. The cutout comes singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces.
• Your colours hold well. The wood comes in its natural state and you can paint, oil or decorate it without any pre-treatment.
• You get a hiking motif for many uses. Use it as a club badge or as a gift tag for mountain lovers.

Why this wooden hiking boot makes a difference

A motif that suits the occasion turns simple decoration into a little story. The hiking boot brings back summit moments, evenings in mountain huts and tours together. You don't have to search for something suitable or draw a hiking boot yourself. You hold a ready-made shape and only need to add your idea. The result is decoration that really comes from you – and you can see it.

Material & finish

The cutout is made of 3 mm plywood. It is laser-cut in Bütic's own production in Pößneck. This gives it smooth edges and the typical brown rim, which makes the motif look finished. The surface is untreated. It is neither varnished nor glazed, so it is ready for paint, oil or glue. Wood is a natural material. Shade, grain and small knots vary from piece to piece. This makes every hiking boot unique – it is not a flaw.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: Hiking boot V1
• Width: 5 to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 7 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, typical brown edge
• Theme: Sport & leisure
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden hiking boot

• For the club celebration: every participant gets a painted hiking boot as a hiking badge. The keepsake then hangs on the key rack at home instead of ending up in a drawer.
• As a gift idea: write the tour date and summit name on the cutout. A hike becomes a small keepsake that lasts.
• At the craft table with children: instead of painting hiking boots on paper, the children design on wood. Every child takes something solid home at the end.
• In a sports shop or at a club fair: combine several sizes for a hiking-themed counter. It is quick to set up and instantly recognisable.
• For seasonal decoration: a large hiking boot in the hallway or on the door greets guests with a wink. Outdoor fans will especially like it.

Good to know about the hiking boot

The hiking boot is the symbol of hiking. Hardly any other symbol stands so clearly for tours, summits and shared trails. Many hiking clubs have a long tradition of badges and small keepsakes for anniversaries and awards. That is why this motif suits club parties, hiking trophies and gifts for mountain sports and leisure.

Care & durability

There isn't much to do. As the wood is untreated, keep it dry and away from constant moisture. If you want to display the cutout outdoors, protect the surface yourself with paint, varnish or oil. This keeps the motif looking good for a long time.

Options & what's included

• Width of your choice: 5 to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• The wooden cutout is supplied in its natural form, untreated

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint or decorate the hiking boot? Yes. The wood is untreated and in its natural state. You can paint, oil, decorate or write on it without sanding it first.

Where does the brown rim come from? The cutout is laser-cut. This creates the typical brown rim with smooth edges. It is a feature of the production process and gives the motif a clear outline.

How tall is the hiking boot at a given width? For reference: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 7 cm. The proportions stay the same for all sizes.

Do all cutouts look exactly the same? The shape does, the wood not quite. As a natural material, it shows different shades, grain and occasionally small knots. This makes every piece unique.

What matters is the moment someone holds your handmade keepsake. They think of your tour together straight away. Just choose your width and quantity – you design the rest.