Online timer for 34 seconds
On the second run, turn each boot over again and use the 34 seconds to inspect the tread for kauri seeds, soil, or plant fragments missed during the first pass. Work across the heel, grooves, and toe rather than glancing at the whole sole. A repeat is useful after walking near kauri forest, especially when damp earth is packed into deep lugs.
While checking the second boot, keep an eye on the screen as well as listening for the finish. Audio can slip quietly to connected headphones, so a phone left beside a cleaning station may appear silent when the signal sounds. The visible countdown prevents that unnoticed connection from cutting the inspection short, while the audio still helps if the headphones are being worn.
After both soles have had one pass, use the immediate repeat for the grooves that held dirt rather than retracing every clean section. If debris remains when the signal ends, pause to remove it fully, then restart only for a final scan of edges and recessed tread. If the soles are already clear, stop early; the remaining time does not need filling.
Common questions
What could make a second kauri-seed check take longer than this countdown?
Wet New Zealand track mud can cling inside narrow tread grooves and hide small seeds or plant material. Continue past the signal when debris still needs to be loosened and removed.
What if both boot soles are clear before the repeated countdown ends?
Finish once the heels, grooves, toes, and edges have been checked. The repeat provides another inspection window, but a clean sole does not require waiting for the signal.
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