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Montane Hyena Jacket (2013)

£140.00

The Hyena is cut from the excellent Polartec Power Shield fabric, which is stretchy, around 99% windproof and pretty water resistant; yet it remains breathable when worked hard. It’s a good-looking jacket with contrasting stitching, yet it performs in the hills both as a mid-layer, where the warmth provided by the fleecy backer definitely makes a difference, and as an ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Regatta Harvey II (2013)

£50.00

One of the warmer jackets out there due to the fleece backing on the fabric. So ideal for a cool morning or higher level walk but a better bet for those that run cool in summer. It’s well featured with good pockets that also double as vents, Velcro on the cuffs and a drawcord hem. The sleeves will just about ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Marmot Tempo Jacket (2013)

£90.00

The Tempo has a fast and light feel. The fabric is super-stretchy – great for easy movement – but it doesn’t offer much insulation so is best for those that run hot. It keeps wind out and breathes well, and it’ll repel a little moisture when needed too. It feels good as a mid-layer – snug fitting and not too ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Craghoppers Track (2013)

£50.00

A top-notch value-for-money soft shell that features a warm, fleecy backed fabric that offers a fair bit of insulation and does a good job of keeping drizzle at bay. It’s got plenty of stretch in it, which makes it very comfortable and easy to move in and it’s also got Velcro adjustment at the cuffs and a drawcord at the ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Patagonia Simple Guide Jacket (2013)

£100.00

A light but effective soft shell that ticks all the boxes. Made from eco-friendly recycled polyester, the fabric feels light and stretchy – ideal for those that move fast – yet it keeps out wind, breathes well and repels a fair bit of drizzle thanks to the Deluge DWR. Low bulk means it slots easily beneath a shell but it ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Mammut Ultimate Advanced Jacket (2013)

£200.00

This is an awful lot to pay for a soft shell, even one as good as this. It’s cut from Gore Windstopper: a stretchy membrane fabric that blocks wind and keeps a fair bit of rain out too, but it doesn’t breathe as well as some. Lengthy pit-zips and good-sized venting pockets go a long way towards compensating for this, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Helly Hansen Odin Rapide (2013)

£110.00

A snug fitting jacket that would have felt quite restrictive if it wasn’t for the stretchy fabric. It’s warm for its modest weight and not as breathable as some, making it a better bet for those that feel the cold. But it made a good outer layer, with well-placed, mesh-backed pockets and effective DWR that did a good job of ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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First test: Brasher Supalite Activ GTX (2013)

£130.00

I’ve been wearing the all-leather Brasher Supalite II GTX virtually every day for the last few years, and for a lightweight boot it’s one the best on offer in my experience. However there are lighter models out there, and the new Brasher Supalite Activ GTX is a direct competitor to those lighter alternatives. What I want to know is, does ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Meindl Kansas (2013)

£160.00

Meindl has a well-established reputation for producing extremely comfortable and durable leather hillwalking boots, and the Kansas follows this trend. It has a full leather upper that instantly feels robust in the hand. There’s a rubber rand around the toe box to improve durability on rockier ground, although as there’s so little stitching and so few separate panels, this boot ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Adidas Terrex Fast R (2013)

£110.00

The Adidas Terrex Fast R manages to keep the weight down while packing in the performance needed to move across a wide variety of terrain. At the heart of the design is a synthetic construction very much built around the Traxion sole unit. The sole is extremely aggressive, with a pattern of deep, widely spaced studs in the forefoot and ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Boreal Strider (2013)

£145.00

The Boreal Strider is lightweight for a leather boot at 1576g (pair, size 11) and yet it also manages to squeeze in a good range of practical features to make it perform well on the hill. Firstly it has a leather upper that’s virtually stitch-free so it should be pretty durable, as there is almost no stitching to fail or ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Keen Bryce Low (2013)

£110.00

Keen shoes have unique styling around the forefoot, which tends to be a bit broader than most with a protective roll of rubber over the toe box. In the Bryce Low these features are brought together to form a mountain activity-style shoe with a twist of finesse. The upper is nubuck leather, rather than the thinner suede of other shoes, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Zamberlan Ultra Lite GTX (2013)

£160.00

The Zamberlan Ultra Lite GTX is extremely light for a leather boot as it weighs in at just 1358g (pair, size 46) and while it may not boast the stunning good looks of some more striking models, when you do take a closer look it has some pretty good design features for tackling British hills. To begin with you’re getting ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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The North Face Verbera Lightpacker GTX (2013)

£160.00

The TNF Verbera Lightpacker GTX isn’t as light as its name suggests, because at 1714g (pair, size 11) it’s one of the heaviest models we looked at! But it is a very substantial boot with more mountain performance-orientated features than most lighter options. So behind those striking good looks you’ll find a textile upper with a suede leather overlay at ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Lomer Tibet STX (2013)

£160.00

At 1574g (pair, size 11) the Lomer Tibet STX is one of the lighter 3-season boots we looked at but it also manages to retain a good degree of mountain performance. So you get a fabric and suede leather upper that has been reinforced particularly at the toe box and heel to provide good support for the foot on uneven ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Mammut T Advanced GTX (2013)

£150.00

The Mammut T Advanced GTX is instantly attractive as it is very lightweight at 1456g and has a striking modern design. The boot has a synthetic upper with leather overlays, and this feels quite robust despite its minimal weight. The toe box is very solid at the end but softer toward the laces – so it’s not the ultimate foot ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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AKU Tribute GTX (2013)

£155.00

The AKU Tribute GTX weighs in at just 1462g (pair, size 11), which considering it’s a leather boot is very respectable. The upper is free of too many frills, with just 2mm thick full-grain leather and minimal stitching throughout. The upper is quite soft, but there’s stiffening in the toe box to protect the feet from stray boulders and stiffening ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Salomon Comet 3D GTX (2013)

£140.00

The Salomon Comet 3D GTX is a very lightweight boot, tipping the scales at 1322g (pair, size 11), which is some 200g less than the Asolo Flame for example. But with that weight loss comes a change in character, as this instantly feels softer and less robust than its heavier competitors. The upper is mostly fabric with some leather overlays, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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La Sportiva Boulder X (2013)

£95.00

The La Sportiva Boulder X is designed as an approach shoe with good performance when scrambling on rock. There is additional cushioning underfoot for comfort on longer walk-ins and walk-outs too. The upper is suede leather with lacing extending all the way to the toe, for a more precise fit and feel when climbing. There is good rubber reinforcement, which ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Berghaus Prognosis GTX (2013)

£100.00

The Berghaus Prognosis GTX is updated for 2013 to make it more suitable for a wider range of activities. It weighs just 920g (pair, size 11), so it’s ideal for ‘fast and light’ activity as well as general travel. The upper is mostly mesh with some reinforcement at the toe and heel but there’s not much compared to more robust ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Salewa Mountain Trainer GTX (2013)

£130.00

The Salewa Mountain Trainer GTX is a unique shoe due to its sole, which is specifically designed for climbing via ferrata ladders; but also because it combines the need for a shoe that is ideal for the more technical aspects of climbing with a great performance when approaching the rock over scree or mud. The Vibram sole unit has very ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Haglöfs Vertigo II GT (2013)

£130.00

The Haglöfs Vertigo II GT is a well-proven outdoor workhorse that can cope with the toughest of conditions. It has a leather upper and a fabric tongue with minimal stitching to wear out and fail. But also the upper is very stiff and supportive, so you can kick through rubble when approaching crags without fear of damaging your foot or ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa Mustang (2013)

£160.00

The Scarpa Mustang is the latest addition to the popular Zero Gravity (ZG) range from Scarpa. As that name implies, it is reasonably lightweight, but it’s not the lightest in this test. It has a synthetic fabric upper with suede overlays, and this area of the boot is reasonably stiff, supportive and protective of the foot, making it good for ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Mammut Redburn Pro (2013)

£100.00

This is the latest option from Mammut’s well-established Redburn range. With its slightly stiffer sole plus a grippier rubber compound to make it better on rock, the Pro is very much an approach- and climbing- directed design. The upper has leather and synthetic panels that, while not fully waterproof, should keep the worst of the water out. There is good ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Scarpa Vortex (2013)

£120.00

The Scarpa Vortex is a shoe with a more aggressive sole unit than most, which gives it instant appeal to those who need something with good grip for walking over muddier ground. A Vibram sole unit provides that extra grip, thanks to a set of lugs that are deeper than others, coupled with a respectably large heel breast for good ...

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

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