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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Helly Hansen K Shelter 2010

£70.00

The Helly Hansen K Shelter has two extremely large panels of reflective material on the sleeves, which makes this jacket extremely easy to see at night. The jacket also has a removable hood that is attached with press studs. It is also notable that the cuffs and hem of the jacket are reinforced so they should last a lot longer ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Marmot Precip 2010

£50.00

It is the low weight and small packed size of the Marmot Precip that set it apart from most jackets, and this is ideal if the parents end up carrying it. The material is a good-quality fabric with a high level of waterproofness and breathability so it’s going to keep the wearer dry and comfortable for longer than most. There ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Regatta Topspeed/Valentine 2010

£40.00

The Regatta Topspeed/Valentine is a well-established and popular classic jacket. It’s made of Regatta’s own fabric, Isotex 5000, which feels nice and robust. There is a front zip and this has an external stormflap to keep the rain out. There are two zipped hip pockets too. The sleeves get Velcro cuffs so the fit can be adjusted. Unusually for a ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Berghaus Monsoon 2010

£40.00

The Berghaus Monsoon now uses AQ2, which is an updated version of the Aquafoil fabric that this jacket was made from in the past. There is a mesh lining inside for extra comfort. The front zip gets a double stormflap that is held in place with Velcro, so this should keep water out pretty easily. There are two zipped hip ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Keela Simpson 2010

£40.00

The Keela Simpson is a frequent winner of this category and there is a special limited edition colour available this year: Tyrian Purple (in this colour the Simpson comes with a matching scarf). The price remains the same as last year though, as do the basic features. The full-length zip gets external stormflaps to keep the rain out and there ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Sprayway Hawk 2010

£35.00

The price of the Sprayway Hawk is lower than most jackets here, and there are some good features for the money. So you get a jacket made from Sprayway’s well-proven HydroDry fabric, which offers good performance. There is a mesh lining for added comfort, and two hip pockets are provided as well. On this jacket unlike some others you get ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Result Performance R150J 2010

£18.00

For £25 you get a lot of jacket as the Result Performance R150J has a fleece lining stitched inside, unlike anything else featured here. This makes it warmer than the others and therefore ideal in winter. The fabric feels pretty robust too. The front zip gets a double stormflap to keep the wind and rain out, while two huge pockets ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 2
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Zamberlan Kid GT 2010

£55.00

The Zamberlan Kid GT is a proper boot, designed for the hills. The upper is very supportive with a good solid toe box and some good stiffness in the upper too to protect the foot. There’s a Vibram sole unit with reasonable stiffness for rockier terrain too. This boot offers most of what many children heading to the hills will ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Berghaus Raid Junior 2010

£50.00

The Berghaus Raid Junior is a boot that has proved its worth over the years and it remains unchanged for this year. There is a waterproof lining and a relatively clean upper, which will help with long-term durability. The outsole is Vibram branded, while the toe box is solid to offer good protection. But the Vibram sole has shallow lugs, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Brasher Chichon 2010

£50.00

The Chichon has won this test for a number of years and I have not heard of anyone having problems with it either. So it appears to be well-proven. It has a waterproof lining and is built to take plenty of use and abuse while offering excellent protection for children heading for rougher terrain.  But a full leather upper would ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Salomon Elios Mid WP 2010

£45.00

The Salomon Elios Mid WP is a good-looking boot with a good durable upper, a stiff toe box and a heel cup that offers plenty of support on rougher terrain. There is a waterproof lining too and this combined with the ankle cuff should help keep feet dry. The outsole has a good aggressive lug pattern too for grip in ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Regatta Cross Stones JNR 2010

£50.00

The Regatta Cross Stones JNR is a stylish girls’ boot with a reasonable ankle cuff and a waterproof lining. There is a good level of protection at the toe as well. The outsole has a decent pattern of lugs for easier terrain. Use this on forest trails and when sticking to the paths on the fells and it would offer ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Keen Targhee 2010

£45.00

The Keen Targhee is a mid-cut boot with a very breathable upper, making it ideal for summer walks. The rubber toe bumper is ideal for extra protection and there is a waterproof lining. Better still the wide forefoot is ideal for broader feet and allows young toes to develop without restriction. But many others have more aggressive lugs for grip ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Vasque Breeze Childrens 2010

£45.00

The Vasque Breeze Childrens is a waterproof fabric boot with lots of mesh on the upper to increase breathability. The upper is very soft, so it will certainly mould to the foot easily and feel comfy straight from the box. Underfoot there is a good lug pattern for keeping a grip in the mud too.  But the upper may not ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Meindl Magic Junior Mid 2010

£40.00

The Meindl Magic Junior Mid feels quite substantial and has good stiffness throughout to provide support and protection on rough terrain. Rubber at the toe box and heel add a little extra durability too. Underfoot there is a reasonably grippy lug pattern for mud.  But this has quite a low ankle cuff, so it’s not ideal for rough terrain. Some ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 3
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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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. ...

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

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