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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

How to Choose Your Nike Boots


Nike offers a series of Nike boots suitable for winter wear. Combining warmth with traction, these boots are suitable for anywhere you might encounter, such as cold, snow or other poor weather conditions.


In addition to their winter boot selection, there is also a selection of hiking boots designed to provide superior ankle support for long hikes and rough terrain. Both of these styles of boots offer comfort and support for particularly different to walk over terrains.

When you are selecting your Nike boots, you will want to determine where specifically they will be worn. If you plan on hiking for example, you will want to avoid the types of boots primarily designed for winter protection or water protection. While these boots use some of the technology designed for walking long distances, the primary focus of these boots are to keep your feet warm and comfortable against chill, rain or snow. Hiking boots are typically used in spring, summer and fall, so they typically lack the snow traction of winter boots. In exchange, they offer superior grip on rocks and loose dirt, and protect the ankles against being sprained as you cover this sort of terrain. Hiking boots may also provide protection for your toes, as your toes are typically at risk of being stubbed against rocks and other natural hazards as you walk through the woods.

When you purchase your Nike boots, you will also need to factor the distance that you will be walking for on average. If you plan on going on hikes that last for several miles or days, you will want to be extremely careful about the Nike boots you intend on purchasing. It is very important that you pick the boots that provide superior support and comfort to protect against blisters. You also do not want the boots to be too heavy, as this will prevent you from walking as far before you are tired. If you plan on doing a lot of hiking, you will want to avoid Nike boots that do not completely cover the back of the heel. This will typically eliminate hybrid urban boots, as they do not offer adequate protection for the back of your foot.


For those planning on hiking, Nike boots are more suitable for the wear and tear associated with climbing over rocks, as the soles of the boots are designed to handle the friction caused from this sort of activity. Golf or running shoes, as an example, will be worn down extremely fast by using them on hiking trails. Cross country shoes would survive longest, as they are a hybrid between running shoes and hiking boots.

You can purchase Nike boots from online vendors, Nike stores, and Nike outlets. There are also many local retailers that will carry Nike products.

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