The top 3-season boots on test

The top 3-season boots on test

Trail Gear Reviews brand new to LFTO - 3-season boots

By 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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Contour New Navigator

£85

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

 

 

 

Karrimor KSB Skye X-Lite Event 2009

£100

Karrimor has made great boots for many years, and the KSB Skye X-Lite Event is particularly good if your budget is £100. It has a full leather upper, so it should offer plenty of long-term performance, so that you are making the most of the cash outlay. There is... Click here for our full review and star rating

 

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

Raichle/Mammut Mtn. Trail GTX 2009

£150

There is actually very little between this and the Scarpa Trek, but for the same price the Mountain Trail also gets a Gore-Tex lining. This was a Raichle boot, but the brand has been absorbed... Click here for our full review and star rating

 

 

Scarpa Trek 2009

£150

This is the classic Scarpa Trek with a modern twist of style and function. Firstly you get a classic quality leather upper with minimal stitching so there is little chance of leakage. Inside there is a sumptuous... Click here for our full review and star rating

 

 

Meindl Burma Pro MFS 2009

£175

The Meindl Burma Pro MFS is a modern classic that changed the marketplace when it arrived on the scene many years ago. It has been a frequent winner of 3-season boot tests in Trail. Its success has been due to... Click here for our full review and star rating