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I'm trying to find good boots for backpacking and going for walks in the forest with my dog. I'm mostly worried about getting wet feet if there is heavy rain and messing up my ankles, if I trip over some deadwood or roots while walking of trails. Since I fucked up my left foots achilles tendon a few years back I mostly wear high leather boots, that provide good support for my feet, but I think for longer hikes some more breathable boots might be a better choice. I'm located in Baltic states, so we have lots of forests and a fairly mild climate, with no large hills, so I'm a bit sceptical on getting some heavy and stiff leather alpine boots. I found these Hanwag Banks GTX walking boots in a local store, they fit me quite well, however I'm a bit worried that they might not last very long if I use them regularly and that they are not quite stiff enough if I plan to go backpacking with them anywhere that isn't a well kept trail, since I'm worried about fucking up my feet again. Sorry for the blog post, I just wanted to be clear about the use of the boots.