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When it comes to choosing your new Walking Boots, one of the first decisions you find yourself having to make is what kind of material you want to be wearing. Here, there are two main choices: synthetic or leather. Both have their benefits and drawbacks so it all comes down to how you will be wearing them and what is best for you.

Protecting you against water is a valuable asset for a walking boot as you do not want your feet to be getting cold and wet. Leather works well at keeping the water out whereas synthetic materials are generally not so good at this. Synthetics can be improved by lining them with fabrics such as GoreTex but leather is sturdier from the start.

When you first start wearing your new boots, you will notice that leather will be uncomfortable and will take a long time to break in before you get used to them. Synthetics do not have such a problem as the materials are designed to give you comfort from the first try. They are also lighter, making manoeuvrability easier than the heavier leather. Leather can be made more comfortable by cushioning the insoles however you may still feel cramped inside the boot.

When you need to clean your boots, leather will have stuck to it meaning it has to be scraped off and is harder to wash whereas synthetic boots are easier to clean as the mud does not stick as much.

To simplify the decision when looking at the Walking Boots Sale, it really depends on whether you want to be comfortable or protected. For comfort, synthetic materials will treat you well but for protection you are best to go with leather.