Hey everyone, was just hoping I could get some recommendations.
I'm fairly new to bushwalking, beyond doing a bit as a kid. Decided recently to take it up as a form of exercise to drop some weight, raise my general fitness etc. I've enjoyed it so far but have had a bit of a harsh learning curve that ended up with me pushing myself too hard initially and ending up out for a few weeks with a burst blister covering most of the back of one foot.
So, i'm looking at getting a decent pair of boots since everything I have is falling to pieces. I've been to a few places and have been looking at the range they have out at Anaconda - particularly the Columbia Newtown Ridge Plus II's, or the or maybe The North Face Storm's. Even a cheapish pair of boots looks like it'll set me back a couple of hundred though and I'd like to know what the general thoughts are of people who use them.
So, has anyone tried these and can give me some info? Or have other recommendations?
Also, i'm looking for boots rather than hiking shoes - my second injury which is still healing was a sprained ankle so i'd prefer the additional support.