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Walking boots are a must for outdoors enthusiasts who care about comfort and safety, follow our guide for the best boots to buy and how you should take care of them. Unfortunately, they don’t last forever and will need to be replaced from time to time, so look out for\u00a0 the signs that you need a new pair<\/a>. There is no right answer to how long walking boots should last, as this will depend on factors such as type of material and frequency of use, but is suggested that they can last between 500 and 1200 miles. If you walk an average of 10 miles per week, your boots should last from one to two years.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Walking boots are a must for outdoors enthusiasts who care about comfort and safety, follow our guide for the best boots to buy and how you should take care of them. 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