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Hi-Tec V-Lite Buxton Mid WP (2012)

£75.00

This is a sub-£100 boot built for paths and trails, and best-suited to lower-level walking away from rocky mountain tops. The medium-soft sole provides reasonable amounts of support and cushioning, giving good padding on harder terrain such as roads and stone paths. The uppers are very soft, making breaking-in easy. Grip-wise, their reasonably wide-spaced lugs give some traction, although they ...

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Hi-Tec Altitude Ultra Luxe WPi 2011

£100.00

Forgoing a waterproof liner, with the Altitude Ultra Luxe WPi, Hi-Tec instead use an Ion-Mask plasma treatment that makes the fabric repel water. This is a good addition to a leather boot especially as this version features more stitching (potential leak points) than it did when Trail tested it in 2010. The ankle cuff is a good height, being not ...

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Hi-Tec Altitude Glide WP

£65.00

Very lightweight walking boots made from full-grain leather. Because they’ve got a low ankle cuff and very forgiving fit, they will especially suit walkers with wide or problem feet. These boots don’t have a waterproof lining – instead the fabric has been treated with ion-mask waterproof technology. This helps keep them lightweight, and also does a great job of keeping ...

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Hi-Tec Tauranga

£50.00

Although heavy and a bit clompy when first on, and not exactly top of the style stakes, the Tauranga is a capable walking shoe. They have a solid sole that gives good protection over rough ground and provides decent levels of support on stony terrain. The tread leaves a bit to be desired, though, with a very shallow pattern, although ...

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Hi-Tec V-Lite Sonoma WPi

£90.00

The Sonoma were a little stiffer than anticipated when first on, with an oddly rigid tongue, but after a short distance they softened up. The front of the sole is particularly flexible, allowing a natural foot flex and a pleasant gait, and the midsole still provides enough support. Good levels of shock absorption do make a difference on road sections ...

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Hi-Tec Altitude NT Enviro Sandal 2011

£45.00

The Hi-Tec Altitude NT Enviro Sandal has been developed with the National Trust. According to the manufacturers its environmental impact has been considered in its production, which results in the sole using recycled rubber content. The sole offers a good degree of stiffness and cushioning, which makes these comfy to wear on a variety of terrain. There’s also a pronounced ...

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Hi-Tec Altitude Ultra Lux WP 2010

£100.00

Hi-Tec’s Ion-Mask technology, which was introduced in 2008, is a unique way of waterproofing boots. It uses a plasma treatment that makes the outside of the boot waterproof at a molecular level. Trail tests on early models found leaks developed quite early but Hi-Tec says it has now improved the process of proofing leather. DesignThe Altitude Ultra Lux WPi combines ...

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Hi-Tec V-Lite Altitude Ultra Luxe Wpi

£100.00

The V-Lite Altitude came as a bit of a surprise, with its great comfort levels, and not needing much breaking in. There is a good amount of flex in the toe section and a good roll at the toes to help propel you forward. The midsole is stiffer and more supportive, with decent shock absorbing under the heel. They are ...

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Hi-Tec V-Lite Thunder Ultra HPi

£65.00

With a totally synthetic upper and no waterproof lining, these are very light shoes, and whilst that means wet feet when wading through puddles or crossing wet grass, it also means a lot less effort on longer walks. Any water that does get in is quickly expelled, and the Ion-Mask treatment means they never feel soggy and do dry out ...

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Hi-Tec Altitude IV JR WP 2010

£35.00

The Hi-Tec Altitude IV JR WP is a great little boot that mirrors a traditional walking boot. A leather upper with a waterproof lining is built onto an excellent sole unit that has plenty of support and deep lugs. The toe box is stiff too. This feels ideal for a wide variety of hill terrain. The price is superb too. ...

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Hi-Tec Rainier eVent 2010

£160.00

The Hi-Tec Rainier eVent weighs 1712g (pair, size 11); full leather upper with minimal stitching; rubber rand at the toe adds durability; eVent waterproof lining; extremely aggressive Vibram sole with deep, well-spaced lugs; good cushioning. But the upper is a little softer than some; outsole flex is a little soft and not quite as well-graduated as similar boots.

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Hi-Tec V-Lite Diablo 2010

£40.00

The Hi-Tec V-Lite Diablo was a superb price last year and it has not had a price increase, so now it is even more remarkable value. It offers more protection than some thanks to a rubber toe box and stretch material over the top of the foot. This makes this a much better option for walking in the countryside than ...

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Hi-Tec V-Lite Thunder 2010

£65.00

The Hi-Tec V-Lite Thunder weighs 864g (pair, size 11); ion-mask treated mesh upper provides water resistance; well-cushioned sole; reasonable outlug pattern for tracks; some toe protection; good sole flex for running; good price. But not waterproof; once water enters it cannot escape easily; not most durable on rocky terrain or most grippy in mud.

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Hi-Tec V-Lite Belleville WPi

£80.00

A lightweight walking boot with a low ankle cuff that will suit many walkers, but won’t provide enough support for high-level terrain. On the plus side, this will help keep the boots feeling cool. They excelled on low-level terrain, with a supportive midsole, good shock absorption, and a nice rolling action in the sole. The ion-mask technology works amazingly well, ...

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Hi-Tec Rainer eVent

£140.00

A lovely looking boot which offers good support at the ankle cuff. It’s quite a roomy fit, which makes it harder to get a really stable fit. The eVENT waterproof lining kept water out throughout the test, and the excellent Vibram sole did a great job on hard and soft ground alike. It has a good rubber rand, which will ...

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Hi-Tec V-Lite Eruption HPi

£80.00

A very lightweight and flexible shoe and instantly comfortable, but not enough support for really rugged terrain. A good lacing system will keep your feet firmly in place. Treated with ion-mask – a revolutionary new process that makes the actual fabric waterproof, although the upper of the Eruption is mesh so water can still get in if it rains or ...

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Hi-Tec Lite Fast Hike II MID WP

£60.00

A bit of a hybrid between a multi-activity shoe and a full-on walking boot, but much closer to the boot end of the spectrum than it is the shoe, with a semi-stiff midsole and some good protection for the toe. The fit’s quite roomy, and with only two speed-lacing eyelets each side of the cuff, it’s not so easy to ...

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Hi-Tec V-Lite Altitude Ultra Ion-Mask 2009

£90.00

Until recently a walking boot would be made waterproof either by fitting a waterproof lining on the inside or by regularly treating the outside. But are these the most eco-friendly or most efficient waterproof treatments available? According to Hi-Tec, its new Ion-Mask treatment creates less of an environmental impact and does not require repeated application. Better still, it does not ...

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Hi-Tec Altitude Lite IV WP JR

£30.00

The Hi-Tec Altitude Lite IV WP JR children’s boot is an excellent price for what you get. There is a conventional upper with reasonable stiffness in the sole and toe box for protection and support on irregular terrain. Underfoot there is a good cushioning plus a very grippy pattern of lugs for the mud. But the stiffness in the sole ...

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Hi-Tec V Lite Trail Eruption 2009

£80.00

The Hi-Tec V Lite Trail Eruption multi-activity shoe weighs 812g (pair, size 11); good cushioning for road and hard tracks; good grip for tracks; very breathable upper ideal for running; good heel support; good sole flex for running. But a deeper lug pattern would be better for mud; non-runners would benefit from then being waterproof; stiffer sole better for climbers; ...

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Hi-Tec V-Lite Diablo 2009

£40.00

For me the Hi-Tec V-Lite Diablo was more comfortable than it looks. There’s a rubber toe box to provide protection and prevent toes creeping beyond the end of the sole. The upper is stretchy and so is the lacing system, so once cranked up it holds the foot comfortably in place while allowing movement. The result is that the foot ...

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Hi-Tec Peak II Event

£100.00

Quite a roomy boot, which made it easy to walk in from the word go. However, hard to get a really stable fit without cranking the laces up too tight. One of the softer boots tested, so better suited to medium going rather than rough and rocky terrain. The Vibram sole gripped well on both rock and softer ground and ...

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Hi-Tec V-lite Radar II Event

£60.00

Lightweight, with a lovely soft fabric upper reinforced with narrow strips of synthetic tape that make it feel more like a running shoe than a boot. Great protection and support for such a lightweight shoe. The eVENT lining is both waterproof and breathable and the outsole grips well on most surfaces. Durability may be an issue with heavy use.

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Hi-Tec Peak event

£100.00

This was a finalist in our 2007 3-season boot tests and it is still an excellent buy for £100. There’s a full leather upper with not too much stitching to fray or fail when the boot takes a hammering on a rocky peak. To improve waterproofing, you get eVent inside, which is as good as waterproof linings get. The toe ...

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Hi-Tec V-Lite Zephyr

£30.00

This is a synthetic sandal, making it ideal for use in water as the materials will be fast-drying. Also there’s a three-point adjustment on the straps, so you should be able to find a good fit. The straps are synthetic and well-padded, and they also provide good protection to the sides of the feet. Two straps are Velcro but the ...