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Columbia Talus Ridge Mid (2012)

£130.00

These feel more like a high-ankled running shoe than a walking boot. They are incredibly light, with great cushioning underfoot, but they lack much protection in and around the upper section. For a walker, the design makes them a great option for warmer days on easier ground – the lack of solid toe protection in particular can be a bit ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
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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 ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
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Keen Siskiyou Mid WP (2012)

£85.00

Here’s another in the breed of lightweight, flexible mid-height boots that have more in common with multi-activity shoes than traditional stiff and heavy walking boots. As a result, they’re at their best when used in a range of low-level terrain, without too many challenging features to get in the way. Grip levels are good for drier conditions and some mud, ...

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Peter Storm Dalmore (2012)

£60.00

These may feel harsh at first because the ankle cuff is quite stiff, but they’ll soon soften up. The fit is wide and forgiving, and while they’re a little short in the toe for the size, they lace up well to provide a fairly secure fit. The ankle cuff is on the low side, while the uppers are quite soft ...

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Trezeta Juliette Mid WS (2012)

£100.00

These are the lightest boots in the test at only 470g per foot. The fit is snug for the size – it will especially suit women with narrow feet – and the lacing system easily spreads tension across the foot. The ankle cuff is fairly low, so doesn’t offer much support, and it’s also cut at an odd angle that ...

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Merrell Moab Mid Gore-Tex (2012)

£110.00

These are more like a mid-cut version of a multi-activity shoe than a traditional boot. This means they lack the protection and support of a sturdier model. Of course, in return they do offer great comfort levels, with the combination of a soft sole unit and flexible mesh and mixed-material uppers providing great comfort right out of the box. Although ...

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Berghaus Explorer Light GTX (2012)

£100.00

This is a great boot for lower-level walking, offering great comfort levels. The sole unit is fairly soft, and so works well on less challenging terrain. The middling levels of ankle support also make for good comfort levels, but it’s not so great on rougher terrain, especially with the softer upper construction. The fit is fairly relaxed and best-suited to ...

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Contour Trail (2012)

£90.00

These are really comfortable boots that will feel great straight from the box. The fit is supportive yet easy enough to accommodate a variety of foot shapes. They’ve got a nice contemporary look, with metal lacing eyelets and reassuringly tough fabric. The laces are rather short, though – one to watch if you’ve got wide feet and need more room. ...

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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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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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Merrell Outbound Mid Gore-Tex 2011

£140.00

The Merrell Outbound Mid Gore-Tex weighs 1252g (pair, size 5); synthetic upper, Gore-Tex waterproof lining; huge rubber rand for durability; solid toe box for rockier ground; very aggressive Vibram outsole. But sole flex is softer than expected for such an aggressive stud and upper design; the mid-cut ankle cuff is also unusual for such an aggressively built boot.

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The North Face Dhaulagiri II GTX 2011

£140.00

The The North Face Dhaulagiri II GTX weighs 1472g (pair, size 8); 1.8mm suede leather upper with textile mesh panels; Gore-Tex waterproof lining; rubber rand protects toe; very stiff sole unit for rocky ground; very aggressive lugs; good cushioning. But sole is stiffer than it needs to be; upper is a bit soft along top of forefoot; upper may not ...

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Mammut Teton GTX 2011

£140.00

The Mammut Teton GTX weighs 1584g (pair, size 11); leather and fabric upper; Gore-Tex waterproof lining; Vibram sole with aggressive pattern of lugs and good stiffness; firm toe box with good rubber rand for durability. But not quite as good as other boots in its price bracket; a slightly more pronounced heel breast may offer advantages when descending slopes.

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Salomon Comet 3D GTX 2011

£135.00

The Salomon Comet 3D GTX weighs 1308g (pair, size 11); suede and fabric upper; Gore-Tex waterproof lining; instantly comfy due to soft upper; deep lug pattern for grip in mud; rubber toe reinforcement for durability. But soft upper and soft sole flex make it better for valleys, moors and easier hills paths than anything rocky; lack of heel breast means ...

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inov-8 Roclite 400 GTX 2011

£130.00

The inov-8 Roclite 400 GTX weighs 912g (pair, size 11), meaning it’s extremely light; leather upper with synthetic overlays for durability; Gore-Tex waterproof lining; stiffened toe box protects foot; deeply studded sole offers excellent grip in mud. But a test pair of these leaked relatively quickly with valley walk use due to grit cutting through waterproof lining; offers less support ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
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Columbia Shastalavista Mid Omni-Tech Leather 2011

£95.00

The Columbia Shastalavista Mid Omni-Tech Leather weighs 1192g (pair, size 11); leather upper is fairly durable; Omni-Tech waterproof lining; toe reinforcement for durability; deep lugs for grip on soft ground. But its mid-cut ankle cuff makes it less than ideal for rough, rocky or boggy terrain; very soft toe box offers minimal protection.

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Karrimor KSB 300 eVent 2011

£90.00

The Karrimor KSB 300 eVent weighs 1652g (pair, size 11); suede and synthetic fabric upper; eVent waterproof lining; Vibram sole unit with deep lugs for grip and good stiffness; good stiff toe box with rubber rand; great price for performance. But the upper and sole flex are a little softer than some similar-priced boots; a full leather upper may be ...

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Trezeta Maya 2 NV 2011

£85.00

The Trezeta Maya 2 NV weighs 1480g (pair, size 11); suede leather and synthetic textile upper; waterproof lining; good stiff toe box with external layer for durability; Vibram outsole; good cushioning. But outsole lugs are relatively shallow so may clog easier than some; an upper with less stitching may be more durable; slightly bendier sole than some others, so not ...

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Contour Trail 2011

£90.00

The Contour Trail weighs 308g (pair, size 11); synthetic fabric and suede upper; Hydroban waterproof lining; good outsole lug pattern for grip in mud; well-cushioned sole unit for use on hard surfaces. But the sole is very bendy and the upper is relatively soft and flexible, which restricts best performance to valley paths rather than more rugged terrain.

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Regatta Masquerade X-LT 2011

£100.00

The Regatta Masquerade X-LT weighs 1424g (pair, size 11); oiled nubuck leather upper with minimal stitching for maximum durability; Isotex waterproof lining; toe box offers decent protection; good cushioning; outsole has reasonably deep and widely spaced lugs for grip in mud. But the sole is quite bendy so this is not ideal on rockier ground; upper is not as supportive ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
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