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Are you an active person who is always looking for the next hiking challenge? Well, braving the great outdoors is an exciting way to enjoy your free time, but do you have the right shoes to get you over the mountains and through the rough terrain? A versatile pair of hiking boots can support your adventures and take on different seasons too. Buying the right boots the first time around will prevent you from needing a different style for each season.

What is the difference between cross-trainers and hiking boots? Cross-trainers are more functional for lateral movement, but hiking boots stabilize your ankle and allow motion in the foot too. Although cross-trainers give you stability on uneven trails and debris, boots have larger treads that will do you well in spring, summer and fall. Plus, you will have more coverage, especially if you have to cross small streams in the chilly autumn weather.

The Berghaus Explorer Ridge GTX Walking Boots, which are leather boots made for wear during two and three seasons. These boots are made from full grain leather, but the shoe isn’t as heavy as traditional boots. On the bottom, the boots have aggressive lugs to give you the best traction. According to Webtogs, they have a special lacing system, which allows the shoe to expand when your feet swell during humid weather. The exterior GOR-TEX membrane keeps the shoe resistant to water, but it does allow moisture from your foot to escape. In order to support your ankle, the Ergonomic Holding System (EHS) provides top of the line stability.

Forget uncomfortable blisters and sore feet after a day in the woods, because these shoes are designed to hug your feet in all the right places. With the PU mid-sole that absorbs shock, you will be the only person in your hiking group who will not need a foot rub. Exploring the trails, woods and mountains around you is a great way to challenge your body and awaken your mind and having a versatile boot can save you the hassle of buying three different types of hiking shoes for each season.

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