!: Six factors to consider when buying your next pair of boots

Hiking boots are the most important piece of kit on every trip. Get it wrong and you could be a painful foot. When you buy a new pair of walking shoes, there are some things to consider in order to get the shoes right for the job.

1) Sole - The sole of the shoe is a very important factor when choosing a walking shoe. As a general rule, the more rockier terrain should be the only more 'difficult. If you are hiking through the jungle are the chances yousomething that is soft and comfortable underfoot. If you're on uneven ground slate and mountaineering are then you need one that much drive, so that the foot does not work in time for what should be compensated under their feet.

2) Attenuation - Attenuation is one of those things that people rarely think about when buying a shoe. It takes some thought especially in certain Cases. The damping is there to protect the feet and the impact on the joints. If youon solid ground, which is very steep, then you get a lot of pressure on the knee during the descent on foot. If you do not have enough damping could start the soles of the feet and knees feel pain. If you go somewhere like the jungle, which is very hot and humid, you can develop your soles to protect against fungi and bacteria, are to be examined.

3) Support for the ankle - ankle brace is essential for most people. The point at which a boat is to keep yourFoot and ankle are properly stored and protected. Many manufacturers now have a line of hiking shoes, they are just like hiking shoes are lighter and do not have the support of the ankle. In most Cases, perfectly fine, I have a set of Merrells and they have had on many trips with them and not a single problem with an ankle injury. ankle support depends entirely on two things - land, and luggage. If you enjoy walking on uneven terrain with steep slopes in the program, then the ankle. IfThere will be a backpack or something like that, then you also have to support is already being affected by the extra weight as the balance of the account.

4) Weight - This is a factor is not as important as the other and get to the end and personal choice. The simple fact is that a serious start-up tired legs faster than a light boat. heavy boots usually very hard, so are best for climbing. A boat light is preferable if you are in a warmer climate, not only asYou want to burn less energy as possible. I was traveling recently, and even though I knew I had to go in Patagonia are not walking shoes, why? As my journey began in Mexico and did not want to bring a big set of boots, half way down America. So remember, if you're going on the road.

5) breathability - This factor is similar to the above is an easy decision but it is. You either get waterproof boots or waterproof shoes. It's your environmentwill be wet and cold or hot and dry? Personally, if the environment is warm and humid, so I would like to boots, breathable, as can dry out and go when you could Waterpoof both in every Case, they are soaked with sweat.

6) Format - This is something that many people go wrong. If you go to buy new shoes, be sure to wear the socks you wear typical for a walk! Do not have too much space in the shoe of the foot moreMovement and friction.

I hope this was helpful for you and being a best buy as a result of my data to be done. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at alex@mountainshoes.org

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