>>1106910don't really pay attention to brand
but when I buy a new pair of boots here's what I look for in various applications
all boots
>solid leather toe and heel>good knobby tread>a sole that is well attached to the uppersummer casual hiking
>breathable portions>semi-stiff anklecold weather casual hiking
>insulation>insulation>insulation>water proof material or liningmountaineering or trails that are mainly loose rock
>stiff sole>stiff ankle>stiff sole>stiff ankle>stiff soleand
>stiff ankle