Dear Tomdk1,
Thankyou for your question.
Walking boots are a serious consideration and often times one needs to consider if it truly is a walking boot that will support them best.
In considering your walking boots you'll want to consider not only the correct fitting at a good shoe store but also what type of walking and terrain you'll be on.
Here's a website which details the information you need to consider . Please review and let me know if you've any questions?
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/uk/walking/boots/
Different brands are discussed here along with other related issues.
http://animals.about.com/cs/wildactivities/bb/hikingboots.htm
Please let me know if I can assist further by sending details.Otherwise click here for a brief message from me to you.
Sincerely,SmartAlex
Edited by SmartAlex on May 13 2007 at 5:51pm
