The Pros and Cons of Leather Walking Boots

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The Pros and Cons of Leather Walking Boots
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• Walking is a popular pastime, and its becoming
  increasingly popular of late (or maybe Im just
  getting old? Eek). Its good because its low
  impact, great exercise, and you get to see some
  incredible sites. However, you do need the right
  equipment, and in most cases, this simply means a
  great pair of walking boots or shoes.
• Today, we arent going to talk backpacks, walking
  sticks, or emergency rations. Instead, we are
  going to focus on the choice of boots, and in
  particular, on the pros and cons of leather boots
  and shoes. We are talking specifically about
  walking boots and shoes, such as Rieker comfort
  walking boots, not other types of leather
  shoes/boots.

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• The Cons
• Im an optimist I like to get the bad things out
  of the way first. Leather does have a few
  downsides to it compared to its synthetic
  cousins
• Its heavier when walking long distances as a
  new walker, this can be problematic. Your legs
  wont necessarily be strong enough, and this will
  cause discomfort. In the worst-case scenario, it
  will put you off walking altogether. If you
  expect it, though, you can choose to walk shorter
  distances and build up your strength.
• Its expensive leather is a high quality
  material that is much sought after. As such, it
  commands a fair price tag in the market.
  Generally, leather walking boots are more
  expensive than the synthetic boots are.

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• 3. It takes time to wear in you will have to
  spend a good 10 hours wearing in your new
  leather boots. However, once they do mould to
  your feet, the fit becomes much better than
  synthetic shoes. Its just that first hump that
  you will need to get over.
• 4. Can be less breathable than synthetics
  leather does breathe a little, but its not as
  breathable as the more expensive shoes.
• The Pros
• Right, so weve got the bad things out of the
  way, now onto the good things, and there are
  many
• 1. Its a strong material its often much
  stronger than synthetic material. A pair of
  leather walking boots, such as Rieker, can last
  decades, while the synthetic shoes and boots
  might last five to ten years.

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• 2. Its weather proof leather is the natural
  hide of an animal, and theyre weather proof. You
  dont see rain getting inside a cow, do you?
  Nope, and so you dont see rain getting though
  the leather, either. Its a natural water
  repellent.
• 3. They mould to your feet for me, this is by
  far the biggest advantage of leather boots and
  shoes. Over time, they mould to your feet and
  they will fast become the most comfortable
  walking shoes youve ever owned. One thing's for
  certain once you go leather, you never go back.
• I hope that you found this article useful. If you
  are interested in buying a pair of shoes or boots
  (walking or otherwise), come along and look at
  the collection at https//www.mr-shoes.co.uk/

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