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Comfort Make sure the boot or shoe is a good fit This means making sure it fits the shape of YOUR foot Uncomfortable boots are the worst Wear the boot around the house so you can return it if it doesnt work out Breathability Feet sweat, especially when hiking in big bulky boots Shoes that breathe mean you are less likely to develop blisters Breathable shoes wont smell as bad as quickly (but all shoes get smelly eventually) But breathable shoes have a tendency to NOT be waterproof Weight As a rule of thumb, 1 lb of shoe = 5 lbs of strain on your back If you can, buy the most lightweight boots you can find Remember: you still have to carry around boots when youre not wearing them Heavier boots are usually more specialized/durable Traction Traction is produced by the outsoles, which are nearly always made of rubber Good traction prevents slippage and injury Traction will wear down over time Mountaineers may need additional traction i.e