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    WALK ON!

    Jul 29, 2022 4 minutes

    Whether you’re after reliable shoes to get your 10,000 steps in or want to take to the hills for a full-on adventure, knowing what to look for when buying hiking footwear will help you walk further in comfort and stay injury free. So, what should you consider when choosing walking shoes for summer?

    BEFORE YOU BUY

    First up, bear in mind the locations you’ll be walking in. Sandy coastal trails need very different footwear to rocky inclines. ‘Walking footwear is made with a specific environment in mind, so considerations such as sole stiffness or how high up the ankle they go will vary depending on the type of terrain and the conditions you’ll be walking in,’ explains Mark Skelton, footwear buyer at Cotswold Outdoor (cotswoldoutdoor.com).

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