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Country Walking Gear Reviews - The BEST Leather Boots
By
Country Walking Gear Team
Gear news
24 November 2009 15:33
We put 16 pairs of men's and women's leather boots through the hard yards to establish which give the best performance and which provide the best comfort and fit.
In the table below we feature the very best of those we tested, including the Best In Test and the Highly Commended for both men and women.
Scroll down to take a look for yourself...
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Highly Recommended - Men's
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These are very narrow, so definitely need trying carefully before buying, but they’re lovely all-round walking boots that are tough enough to handle the rough stuff high up, but not too stiff and clumpy for easier going. The nubuck leather seems almost unaffected by... Click here to read the full review and star rating
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Best In Test - Men's
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A classic-looking all-rounder that coped well with both boggy hillsides and more rocky trails. It has a reasonably stiff midsole, about perfect for this kind of boot, and an excellent outsole that felt aggressive enough on softer ground yet still performed confidently on rock. The... Click here to read the full review and star rating
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Highly Recommended - Women's
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Definitely worth a look if your feet are narrow. A women’s specific last and a good lacing system makes it easy to get a good fit across the foot, although there’s no offset locking eyelet. They have gorgeous nubuck leather uppers which stayed looking good throughout the... Click here to read the full review and star rating
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Best In Test - Women's
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Asolo’s Micro Pully lacing system does an excellent job of keeping feet secure and comfortable and offset locking eyelets really clamp the boot to your foot. These have a high, supportive ankle cuff and a reassuringly stiff, triple-density midsole which provides... Click here to read the full review and star rating
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