The right hiking boots for your walking needs!

If you have had your hiking trip ruined because you chose the incorrect hiking footwear for the terrain or weather conditions, then you know that getting this wrong can make your trip a painful and uncomfortable one.

Your walking boots are the most important item you will take on any hiking trip apart from your feet of course, so it is essential to select the correct pair for the particular expedition that you are embarking on.

If you’re planning on lots of hiking trips that will put you to the test the we recommend getting a pair of decent quality hiking boot to suit your needs.

There are different categories of hiking boots that relate to the different terrains and weather conditions that they are utilized in.

Below is a brief look at the two main categories of hiking boots and what’s going to be best to suit your needs

Intermediate Hiking boots.

If you are mainly going to be walking on flat paths without many uphill sections then the hiking boots that wear can have more flexible soles, with a softer suede and mesh upper. Dependent on the season that you intend to walk you might want to consider waterproof and breathable hiking boots.

Backpacking/Trekking hiking boots.

These are designed to offer greater ankle support when carrying heavy loads. More ankle support will also help to protect against your ankle rolling over in rough terrains. This type of hiking boot will have a more rigged sole unit again to offer the maximum support to the foot on rugged rocky and uneven terrains. The sole unit will also need to be no slip for wet weather conditions.

Our Online Shop www.NewForestFootwear has an extensive range of quality hiking boots and hiking shoes to cater for the demanding needs of our customers. We are always happy to help in anyway just email or phone our friendly customer services for advice if you’re unsure.

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