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COMFORT is the byword when it comes to choosing footwear for the hills, perhaps more so than in any other outdoor gear. Walking boots’ myriad technical features are worth naught
Every boot manufacturer uses its own ‘last’ –the foot-shaped form around which its footwear is built, determining width, length and volume –and they’re all different. Lasts differ not just between manufacturers but also from continent to continent. of choosing footwear is ‘try before you buy’ during avisit to a knowledgeable retailer.