Recently I have taken the leap from amateur landscape photographer to semi-pro. With this move came a lot more travel to more rugged terrains. One of the areas I was headed to recently was the Brecon Beacons in Wales. I had planned to spend three days out there exploring the amazing waterfalls and some of the longer walks through its countryside. To do this I needed some new kit that included boots and gaiters.
I went to Cotswolds in Bournemouth with the idea of purchasing a pair of walking boots. The pair I originally wanted turned out to be unsuitable for what I wanted. The expert help in the store put me on the right path. What I needed was a pair of boots that were durable, waterproof, and still hold their comfort at the end of the day. I purchased the Berghaus Explorer Ridge GTX on the advice of a Cotswold sales person and I am more happy with my purchase. The boots are far exceeding my expectations and meet all of the above criteria.