NEED SOMETHING DIFFERENT?

BUDGET-FRIENDLY Hi-Tec Ox Belmont Mid I WP £80

To save cash and increase comfort on easier ground, a boot with a mid-height ankle cuff is ideal. This new design has a suede leather and synthetic upper with a Dri-Tec waterproof liner. The Michelin outsole has widely spaced deep lugs for grip. Weight 1076g (pair, size 8)

Sizes 7-12 (men’s) Trail tested No, new

LIGHTWEIGHT PERFORMANCE Berghaus Supalite II GTX £150

This is extremely light and durable, but also it has the key features you need to make hill-walking comfortable and secure underfoot. The upper is leather with minimal stitching, with a Gore-Tex waterproof lining and a leather lining for durability.

Weight 1230g (size 11) Sizes 7-12 (men’s); 4-8 (women’s) Trail tested Dec16 4.2/5

BUNION-FRIENDLY Hanwag Tatra GTX £190

Available in gender-specific lasts as well as an option for bunion sufferers, these are more foot shape-friendly than many designs. The nubuck leather upper with minimal stitching and sole makes this great for tackling rough mountain terrain in comfort. Weight 1848g (pair, size 11) Sizes 6-13 (men’s); 3.5-9 (women’s); Trail tested May16 4.0/5

SCRAMBLING PERFORMANCE Scarpa Marmolada Trek £200

The more precise toe and the sole stiffness make this ideal for scrambling, while a full rubber rand adds muchneeded durability for this type of terrain. The weight is kept relatively low to make scrambling easier and neater on every step.

Weight 1415g (pair, size 11) Sizes 8-15 (men’s); 6½-11½ (women’s) Trail tested May16 4.2/5

CASH TO SPARE? Meindl Vakuum GTX £230

For long days on rockier ground, a full rubber rand, combined with the stiff leather upper and a Gore-Tex lining is a beltand-braces approach to foot protection and security. The weight and the price are the drawbacks though.

Weight 1856g (pair, size 11) Sizes 6-15 (men’s); 3.5-9 (women’s) Trail tested May16 4.0/5