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Boot Buying Gear Guide - Boot Cuts |
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Below
Ankle |
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Below Ankle
Boots that are designed as below the ankle look like a conventional
shoe or sneaker. The cut of the boot around the ankle actually
resides below the joint. Some hikers prefer this style in all
conditions due to the light, comfortable weight and easy break in
period. However, you greatly increase your risk of twisting an
ankle with this style of boot. Further, under heavy loads the boot
will tend to wear out prematurely and you increase the chance of a
material failure under a heavy load.
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Ankle |
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Ankle
Boots that are designed as ankle cut come up to the ankle joint, and
the base of the joint would just about sit at the top of the cut on the
boot. This is a good design for Trail Runners, Technical
Scramblers, and On Trail boots. They combine the lighter weight
features of a below the ankle boot, while offering better ankle support
and a better margin of protection against water and mud.
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Above
Ankle |
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Above
Ankle
Boots that are designed as above the ankle look like what most
people envision when you say the word, "boot." The cut
of the boot around the ankle resides about the ankle joint. Some mountaineering
boots can be cut a significant distance above the ankle offering
superior water protection. Above the ankle boots offer the best
support and if you have prior joint injuries to your feet, are a must
have when you hike. They are also by design an excellent choice
when carrying a pack or other heavy loads.
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