Good info and advice - on everything except Keen and Merrell boots. I've tried them on several times over the years and they never fit me - which just goes to show that its all about personal preference (which the article also states).

I too have several pair of boots, all go-to in different weather and trail situations. Personally I like Lowa lo and mid boots, and love my pair of Danner's. But I arrived at that by doing what the article says, trying on a lot of boots.