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Trezeta Juliette 2011

£100.00

I’m just going to say it straight off: a boot called Juliette?! I mean, would you call a man’s boot Romeo (there isn’t a men’s version called this just in case you wondered)? Ultra-feminine names aside, the Trezeta Juliette is a good lightweight boot, the lightest in this test and it still manages to pack in a set of aggressive ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lomer Gardena MTX 2011

£100.00

Considering you get a quality leather upper with minimal stitching – to help prevent leaks over long-term use – as well as a waterproof liner, the Lomer Gardena (men’s version is the Tofana) offers superb value for money. Despite the fact it doesn’t use Gore-Tex (which may be more breathable than the Mertex they’ve chosen) a liner means that even ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Brasher Kenai GTX 2011

£100.00

When it comes to soles, striking a balance between bendy enough that you can feel what you’re doing and stiff enough that you’re not groaning at every bump and lump is key. With the Kenai GTX, Brasher seems to have found this balance. Though undeniably bendier than some other models on test, the Kenai (men’s version is the Kiso) does ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Berghaus Explorer Light GTX 2011

£100.00

Boasting a modern design and a Gore-Tex lining for excellent waterproofness and breathability, the Berghaus Explorer Light GTX is, at first glance, an attractive option. The outsole features a lug pattern, which, though not the deepest here, is widely spaced enough to prevent a build-up of mud between them; and an adequate heel breast will ensure you get a good ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Jack Wolfskin Crosshike Mid Texapore 2011

£100.00

The first thing I noticed with the Jack Wolfskin Crosshike Mid Texapore was how padded and comfortable it felt when I first put it on – it was like wearing a pair of slippers! The laces are held in place over your foot with fabric lace loops, which helps prevent them digging in at any pressure points; and though the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Contour New Navigator 2011

£100.00

With Contour known for producing quality boots for a low price it’s not surprising the New Navigators found their way into the top eight in Trail’s test. The leather upper has hardly any stitching in it, which virtually guarantees durability, and a stiffened toe box provides maximum protection from loose stones. Of all the boots on test, this one has ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Regatta Alpha Pro VXT 2011

£95.00

Regatta’s new boot for 2011 – the Alpha Pro VXT – marks the first time the brand has used Vibram soles – and they’ve certainly chosen to shout about it with bright yellow panels splashed throughout the rubber. Colour aside, the lugs are suitably deep and widely spaced to give good grip on muddy ground, though the heel breast is ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa Terra GTX 2011

£125.00

Scarpa is best-known for its performance-orientated hill-walking and mountaineering boots, which set the standard for others to chase. The Scarpa Terra GTX carries the hallmarks of that Scarpa heritage, but in a lighter package. From a distance it looks like a normal leather boot, but on closer inspection you can see it may offer what many walkers really need from ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
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inov-8 Roclite 400 GTX 2011

£130.00

inov-8 is a specialist off-road running brand whose shoes are worn by elite international runners, as well as weekend warriors who just enjoy light and fast travel. So it may be no surprise that the inov-8 Roclite 400 has running shoe characteristics combined with features hill-walkers are looking for. The result is the world’s lightest leather Gore-Tex boot. DesignAt first ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Brasher Supalite II GTX 2011

£135.00

In 1978 Chris Brasher, an Olympic gold medallist, designed the Brasher Boot, a walking boot with the comfort of a running shoe. In 2000 his original ideas once again emerged, this time with the Brasher Supalite, one of the lightest leather walking boots ever made. Today’s Supalite II GTX retains the performance, but now with a modern design twist. DesignMaking ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
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Mammut Mercury GTX 2011

£145.00

Mammut has a wide range of footwear products that extend from cross-trainers for multi-activity sports to full mountaineering boots for Himalayan climbs. The new Light Hiking range places the Mercury as its flagship product, thanks to its incredibly low weight coupled with springy underfoot cushioning and a striking design. DesignThe Mammut Mercury GTX is an eye-catching boot that is slightly ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 0
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Berghaus Explorer Ridge 2011

£120.00

Berghaus has for many years produced a number of light and well-priced general walking boots that are collectively called the Explorer range. The Explorer Ridge is the leather option, and it comes with a Gore-Tex waterproof lining as well as a very aggressive outsole, so it should be good for a variety of terrain. DesignThe Berghaus Explorer Ridge is primarily ...

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inov-8 Terroc 345 GTX 2011

£100.00

inov-8 has come to dominate the lightweight running and fast-moving footwear sector. Its a massive range of shoes are all subtly different, and the Terroc 345 GTX is arguably best suited to multi-activity use. The shoe has a Gore-Tex lining, so dry feet are guaranteed. Like most other inov-8 shoes the Terroc is extremely lightweight, which in part comes from ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Brasher Tora GTX 2011

£60.00

The Brasher Tora GTX is a new boot that appears to be a good development of the Chichon, which has won this test in recent years. The outsole is very aggressive with good stiffness, making it ideal for rougher terrain. The upper has a Gore-Tex lining to keep out the wet plus a very good stiff toe box and a ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Regatta Guideway Mid 2011

£40.00

The Regatta Guideway Mid is a very good low-priced boot with a mid-cut ankle cuff and a waterproof lining that is good for general outdoor use. The upper has plenty of leather to protect the mesh for greater durability. There is decent stiffness in the ankle area and sole too. The lugs are reasonably aggressive for grip in mud. But ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Meindl Magic Junior Mid 2011

£45.00

The Meindl Magic Junior Mid is a well-proven boot costing £5 more this year, but it retains all its great features. There is good stiffness in the sole and upper to protect the growing younger foot. A rubber rand at the toe should increase the durability of the stiffened toe box. Underfoot there is a reasonably grippy lug pattern for ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Peter Storm Coleburn 2011

£30.00

The Peter Storm Coleburn is a very low-priced boot with a low ankle cuff to provide comfort straight from the box. The upper has a waterproof lining to keep feet dry, plus panels of suede to increase durability. Underfoot the lugs are widely spaced to prevent clogging. But there is very little stiffness in the Peter Storm Coleburn’s sole or ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Berghaus Raid Junior 2011

£50.00

The Berghaus Raid Junior is a well-established boot that remains unchanged again this year in terms of design and price. The fabric and suede upper hides a waterproof ling. The upper feels quite durable too and seems able to offer good protection for a young, growing foot, while the outsole is Vibram branded. But the Vibram sole has shallow lugs, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Merrell Chameleon Strap Mid 2011

£50.00

The Merrell Chameleon Strap Mid’s ankle cuff is lower than conventional boots but very stiff, so although only mid height it is very supportive. An unusual Velcro fastening coupled with elastic lacing helps kids put these on. The style is very modern too. The lugs have reasonable depth for grip and the toe box is fairly stiff to protect the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Columbia Youth Switchback Mid 2 Omni-Tech 2011

£48.00

The Columbia Youth Switchback Mid 2 Omni-Tech’s low-cut ankle cuff ensures comfort from the box while an Omni-Tech waterproof lining keeps the feet dry. There is good protection at the toe as well. Underfoot there is a reasonable pattern of lugs for grip and some reasonable stiffness for taking the stress out of uneven terrain. But there is no heel ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Keen Skyline Mid 2011

£60.00

The Keen Skyline Mid is a mid-cut boot with a lower ankle cuff than others in the test. What is striking about it though is the stiffness in the sole and toe box, which means it offers far better protection on rockier ground than others. The forefoot is also wide so it may suit some kids’ feet better than narrower ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Boreal Aspen 2011

£40.00

The Boreal Aspen is a brightly coloured boot with a good ankle cuff height for general walking plus a waterproof lining to keep feet dry. The outsole has a good, deep pattern of lugs for grip and long-term wear. Importantly the toe box is very firm for maximum protection, and it gets a rubber rand too for durability. But other ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Boreal Zanskar 2011

£160.00

The Boreal Zanskar is an extremely robust boot that is well-designed for tackling the roughest of rocky mountain terrain, day after day. It has a leather upper, which itself is pretty durable as there is so little stitching. But what really sets it up for a long life in the hills is the full rubber rand, which is very high ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Alt-Berg Tethera 2011

£160.00

The Alt-Berg Tethera is very much a traditional hill-walking boot. The upper is built from one piece of leather, so there is no stitching to fray over time. Behind the upper is a Sympatex waterproof lining, so dry feet are virtually guaranteed even if you don’t treat the leather well. Further durability comes from the rubber rand, which extends around ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0

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