Originally posted by Rich
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You don't need leather, you can have fabric, just make sure it has a waterproof and breathable membrane (aka Gore-Tex).
You need to make sure they're above the ankle, to give you good support and stop any twists and stumbles knackering your ankles.
I prefer Vibram soles, they're nice and grippy and pretty durable.
Then its about fit and what your sock choice is going to be.... and how easily your feet blister. I used to wear two pairs of socks - a standard sports sock plus a hiking sock. I now just wear one pair of hiking socks. You need to experiment to find what works for you re: blisters and comfort. Then you need the boot to fit you well but to have enough space at the front of the boot for you toes not to get crushed on the descents. That's the bit that often people forget about - half the walk you're going downhill and your toes need enough space in the boot.
Basically - head to Go Outdoors or somewhere similar and try a load on
Also - I climbed Ben Nevis on a baking hot day in the middle of July and it was close to freezing on the summit - plus I'd streaked ahead of my mates and was hanging around up there for 45 mins before they showed up, so make sure you take enough layers so you don't get cold.
You need to make sure they're above the ankle, to give you good support and stop any twists and stumbles knackering your ankles.
I prefer Vibram soles, they're nice and grippy and pretty durable.
Then its about fit and what your sock choice is going to be.... and how easily your feet blister. I used to wear two pairs of socks - a standard sports sock plus a hiking sock. I now just wear one pair of hiking socks. You need to experiment to find what works for you re: blisters and comfort. Then you need the boot to fit you well but to have enough space at the front of the boot for you toes not to get crushed on the descents. That's the bit that often people forget about - half the walk you're going downhill and your toes need enough space in the boot.
Basically - head to Go Outdoors or somewhere similar and try a load on
Also - I climbed Ben Nevis on a baking hot day in the middle of July and it was close to freezing on the summit - plus I'd streaked ahead of my mates and was hanging around up there for 45 mins before they showed up, so make sure you take enough layers so you don't get cold.
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