Whenever you're out walking or running or exercising, it's important to have the right gear. You need to be comfortable and properly attired in order to get the most out of your exercise routine.
This has been an extremely dry winter here in Utah, but that hasn't kept it from being cold! I was fortunate enough to find some fantastic boots at the beginning of the winter season and have been thrilled with their performance! Let me tell you all about them.
They are the Ahnu Montara, and are designed for women. They have a padded collar, so they're not going to dig into your ankle. They're made of leather, which makes them soft, pliable, and lets them breathe well. They also have a breathable, waterproof "bootie" which features the new "eVent" technology, which allows the sweat to evaporate to the outside of the boot. The result is no soggy socks! Very important, especially when walking in the freezing cold.
To be honest, I'm not a big shoe person: I prefer going barefoot as much as possible. I have a pair of Dr. Scholl's Aquavents for summer wear (or any day when there's no chance of frostbite). I have a pair of dark pumps and a pair of light pumps, both of which are worn as seldom as possible. I have a pair of athletic shoes. And I have my Ahnu boots. I have to tell you, these are possibly the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned, and I love wearing them. They do run a little narrow, so get a half size bigger than what you normally wear. This also means you won't need to wear really thick socks.
The Montara retails for about $150. Locally, you can find them at REI, or on the web.
If you're looking for a pair of great, wet, winter weather boots that will keep your feet roasty, toasty and dry while you're out Nordic Walking, these are the boots for you. Check 'em out!
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