Originally Posted By: hikermor
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The most important characteristic of any boot is fit. Your best bet is going to a good outdoor store and getting expert sizing there.


There is the key right there.

The shoes/boots that work for my low arch, low volume feet (no matter how wonderfully thought out and constructed) are WRONG for people with a differently shaped foot.
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