Picking the Right Boots for You
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Picking the Right Boots for You
By Brett Von Waus
There is a plethora of aspects to think about when selecting footwear, especially boots. Things like: how long do you plan on wearing these boots – both per use and how often will you be keeping them in your clothing rotation? What will you be using your boots for? How much money are you willing to spend? What time of year or season will you be using your boots and what kind of materials do you need in your footwear? The following tips will help you get started.
Pick the Correct Size
We’ ve all been in a store, shrugged and said something like,“ This will be good enough,” when the ideal product isn’ t available.
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However, boots are not an item where“ good enough” is sufficient, especially for the long haul. It’ s always a good idea to try on boots( or any footwear) to see how they feel and how well they will hold up for whatever activity you’ ll be using them for. Many would argue that spending a little extra up front for your boots is a worthwhile investment. Also, different brands are not a one-size fits all. For instance, a size 10 in one brand fits differently than a size 10 in another. While anything can be ordered online these days, boots are one of the rare exceptions where it’ s best to go to a store and try them on, especially if you haven’ t bought a specific boot or shoe brand before.
Consider Your Activities
In addition to finding the right size, you’ ll want to consider what you will be using the boots to do because if all you can think about is how uncomfortable your boots are, the less likely you are
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