I saw the price tag of these and thought 'woargh' are they worth it? And the answer is...no, well sort of. I mean they're great but they're not THAT great...okay they are... They're light (1750g UK 8) and comfortable for a leather boot, they've got the heat-reactive insole to provide a comfy fit. They have a solid toe box and are therefore good for rocky work as well as having decent lugs and a rugged, stiff sole unit, they lose the marks for the price (£190). They trump the Brasher Supalite's for the sole unit and support, they trump the Meindl Burma for lightweightness, and beat the Scarpa Infinity for durability, but if you've got that kind of cash floating around then these boots are a worthy investment. They're relatively stitch-free which makes them longer-lasting too, plus if the leather is waxed and you bung on a pair of thick socks, they perform well in snow. They also have a bit of a ridge at the back so are compatible with some crampons (they're classed as a B1 mountain boot). They're much more versatile than the Brasher's but come in £60 more, personally I'd plump up the cash for these boots, if I had it. I mean these have got Kevlar thread, a damn good EVA midsole, and a better sole unit (4 season Vibram) for increase grip for god's sake! These are hard-core, making the Supalite's look like 'wooses'.
- Award-winning, light and versatile boot for advanced hiking in demanding terrain
- EVA midsole with PU heel wedge for low weight and comfort
- Rubber reinforced toe for good protection
- Triple seam with Kevlar thread at the stress points
- Memory foam around ankles for best comfort and heel grip
- Lace locking system for easy individual lacing
- Flex-points provide comfortable uphill and downhill walking
- Polygiene anti-odor treated footbed
- Upper: 2.0 to 2.2 mm water repellent nubuck or full-grain leather
- Lining: Gore-Tex® Performance comfort
Footbed: SOLE anatomic custom shape- Sole: Vibram Four season
- Weight: 680 g (Size 38)
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