The right way to buy a good pair of waterproof hiking boots
Many hiking boots nowadays are constructed from a variety of specialized materials but, perhaps surprisingly, leather remains a major component of really good hiking boots. Indeed, it is no accident that leather has been used for so many years in the manufacture of boots and is still used today because it is tough, has good stiffness and excellent moisture and thermal properties and is water-resistant when it is treated.
Comfort is a necessity when it comes to hiking boots and you have to be able to walk considerable distances without suffering blisters or chafing. You also have to be able to wear your boots for long periods of time without a build-up of moisture or excessive heat or cold becoming a problem.
Buy a good pair of waterproof hiking boots that feel right for your feet and not simply a pair of boots that are the right size. Buy boots that feels good the moment you put them on and forget the old saying that ‘they are bound to feel a little uncomfortable until you wear them in’. Boots will wear in, but if they don’t feel right when you buy them then they will rarely feel right later on.