Comfort is key to making your walk as enjoyable as possible, and in this video you'll find helpful tips on how to make sure your new walking boots fit you correctly.

Note that the warmest Be Lenka boots come with a wool lining, so check the product listings for details. South Africa’s Otter Trail in the Tsitsikamma National Park in widely regarded as the country’s best hiking trail.A retired firefighter and first responder, Bob was also an EMT, and the job required he be outdoors in all sorts of nasty, cold Minnesota weather. Backpacking Light community posts are moderated and here to foster helpful and positive discussions about lightweight backpacking. Vivobarefoot shoes have a lot of big toe space, but can be a little squishy on people whose outer toes splay out wide. If for practical reasons like myself you can't get a guarantee on your boots then these are an option. I’m always looking for a foot-shaped shoe, a thicker (somewhat cushioned) sole would be appreciated, I don’t even mind a very slight drop.

The outsole isn’t the best for winter terrain, so I prefer to use them for warmth as I go around town as opposed to playing in the snow or hiking. Yes - my approach to socks has evolved from the conventional merino to very thin Coolmax synthetic liners. You mentioned you have the size 7 wide but at the end of the article you mention you have it in double wide. I've heard so so so many old skool bikers talk of the Derri boots but I come back to the point above, a lack of protection. Requires care - Must be washed gently and air dried to maintain insulation properties and prevent shrinking.There will possibly be some sponge, and maybe some other materials between the inside and the outside of the boot. it was more the BOOTS per se that I'm wanting to try out… And so far, apart from liner issues, I have to say I'm loving them!