The top 3-season boots on test
Trail Gear Reviews brand new to LFTO - 3-season boots
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Trail gear team
Gear news
02 June 2009 16:43
These are the 12 finalists of the 3-season boots tested by Trail magazine in its May issue.
See what our experts had to say about the latest products...
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The original Contour Navigator and the New Navigator have been ‘Best Buys’ in Trail for a number of years. The advantage of this boot over most others is how much you get for your money. There is a relatively stitch-free leather upper, so it will be very water-resistant if looked after... Click here for our full review and star rating |
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Brasher Towa GTX 2009 £110
There are a lot of great boots around the £110 mark, but the Brasher Towa GTX definitely demands a little extra attention. It offers far more performance-orientated functional features than many other boots, and that is its advantage. Firstly you get a Gore-Tex waterproof... Click here for our full review and star rating |
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Keen Oregon PCT 2009 £120
There are a lot of boots around this price, but the Keen Oregon PCT is of particular interest, so it just makes it into the finalists’ section. The boot is based very much on the Keen Targhee and so it benefits from that low ride height. Also it has the Keen wrap-around toe bumper for added... Click here for our full review and star rating |
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Salomon Quest 4D GTX 2009 £130
Take a good look at the new Salomon Quest 4D GTX 3-season boot and you’ll recognise the outsole, which is a development of Salomon’s trail running outsole. It gives this boot an excellent ride that takes the wearer close to the ground with a good level of cushioning and stiffness to protect from the pounding. There is a good depth... Click here for our full review and star rating |
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Asolo Flame 2009 £130
The Asolo Flame has been around for a while, and it is a popular boot. It is reasonably lightweight, while its stylish fabric upper is certainly more interesting than a brown leather boot. There is a Gore-Tex lining to guarantee dry feet. The reasonably supportive upper appears well-made and able to take a fair bit of abuse. The toe box is... Click here for our full review and star rating |
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Brasher Supalite GTX 2009 £130
The Brasher Supalite GTX is probably the best lightweight boot on the market, in my view. I’ve used it since it appeared many years ago. I prefer more supportive boots for hill-walking, but when I want to travel lighter, this is my first choice. It is very light but more importantly it is leather and has been proven to last. The Gore-Tex waterproof lining is... Click here for our full review and star rating |
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Zamberlan Ultra Lite GT 2009 £135
The Zamberlan Ultra Lite GT lives up to its name as a very light leather boot for maximum durability and support. The boot has an almost stitchless upper so this, along with a Gore-Tex lining means there is not a lot of opportunity for it to leak or fall apart with use, making it ideal for... Click here for our full review and star rating |
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AKU Trekker Lite GTX 2009 £148
The AKU Trekker Lite GTX is a relatively lightweight boot, as the name suggests. It is also relatively well-priced for what you get in these days of global economics ramping up the price of gear. The boot is lighter than the higher-priced leather options but it still benefits from a good set of practical features for hill and mountain... Click here for our full review and star rating |