| Are your hiking boots delivering blisters and sore | | | | breathability and water resistance, while leather can |
| ankles instead of providing comfort and support? | | | | stretch and support well. Depending on personal |
| Choosing women's hiking boots that will not leave | | | | preference, either choice can be a good one. |
| you aching can be achieved in 5 easy steps. | | | | 3. Go In The Afternoon To Test Them Out |
| 1. Choose A Weight | | | | Shopping for women's hiking boots is best done in |
| Women's hiking boots come in heavy weight, medium | | | | the afternoon when your feet swell the most. This |
| weight, or light weight. Heavy weight boots are aptly | | | | mimics trail conditions since feet swell on a trail due |
| named, since they tend to be heavy and rigid. | | | | to different terrain and load levels. In addition to |
| Because they are rigid they offer more support, but | | | | going in the afternoon, bring along the socks that |
| this can also mean more blisters. Women's hiking | | | | you will be wearing while hiking. This will ensure that |
| boots that are classified as heavy are often chosen | | | | you do not buy a pair of boots that are too tight. |
| for going off-trail or taking longer trips. | | | | 4. Try On Several Pairs |
| The next class of boots are considered medium | | | | Since each company and different style fit |
| weight, and provide less support than the heavy | | | | differently, it is important to test out many without |
| weight, but offer more flexibility. These are often | | | | settling for the first ones you try on. Trying out |
| chosen when taking short hikes with a heavy pack or | | | | many styles and brands, and going up or down sizes, |
| longer hikes with a lighter pack. | | | | can be valuable in finding a comfortable pair. If any of |
| The last classification in women's hiking boots is light | | | | the boots do not feel right for any reason at all, go |
| weight. When going on a short hike with a light pack, | | | | with your instincts and do not purchase them. You |
| this may be the best option. Although the above | | | | can afford to be picky, with all of the options |
| guidelines are often accurate, some people like to use | | | | available. |
| heavy weight boots for short trips, while others | | | | 5. Wear Them For Awhile Before Hitting The Trail |
| prefer light weight boots even on longer trips or with | | | | Wear the boots for a day or two during your normal |
| heavy packs. In the end you need to make a | | | | daily routines This prevents being stuck wearing |
| personal choice based on how much ankle support | | | | them on a hike if they are not broken in, or if they |
| you need combined with the level of comfort. | | | | cause problems. If you wear them beforehand you |
| 2. Make A Choice: Leather or Man-Made? | | | | can return or exchange them for another pair that is |
| Women's hiking boots are constructed in two main | | | | a better fit. |
| ways, with some being made from leather, while | | | | Women's hiking boots can be comfortable and offer |
| others are made from man-made material. When | | | | good support for hiking. Following the above steps |
| considering which material to choose, keep in mind | | | | will help you to find the perfect pair for your feet, |
| that man-made ones offer a great variance of | | | | and will make hiking more rewarding and enjoyable. |