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3-4 SEASON LIGHTWEIGHT Salomon X Alp MTN GTX £200

An extremely lightweight crampon-compatible boot that Salomon says can be used for glacier crossing while wearing crampons. The upper and sole flex is much softer than other 3-4 season boots, so this is best kept to relatively level terrain.

Weight 1436g (pair, size 46) Sizes 6½-12 (men’s); 3.5-8 (women’s)

Trail tested Dec 16 3.8/5

4-SEASON LIGHTWEIGHT LaSportiva Trango Cube GTX £275

This is exceptionally lightweight for a 4-season boot, due to the seamless synthetic upper design featuring a Gore-Tex waterproof lining, abrasion resistant nylon and a thermoplastic covering. The Vibram Cube sole is ideal for more technical ground.

Weight 1756g (size 46) Sizes 8-14 (men’s)

Trail tested Jan17 4.0/5

4-SEASON PERFORMANCE Meindl Jorasse GTX £280

Slightly lighter than some 4-season boots, but it still packs a punch with all the essential features of a winter B2 boot. There is also a double tongue construction, an ankle cuff gaiter and a Vibram sole unit with well-spaced lugs and good stiffness.

Weight 1852g (size 11) Sizes 6-12 (men’s); 3½-8 (women’s)

Trail tested Jan 17 4.6/5

4-SEASON CLASSIC Scarpa Manta Pro £300

The benchmark B2-rated 4-season boot for use in a wide range of typical British winter walking and mountaineering conditions. The current version has a particularly good ankle cuff that flexes forward without restricting lateral support.

Weight 2054g (pair, size 12½) Sizes 8-16 (men’s); 5½-11½ (women’s) Trail tested Jan 17 4.8/5 Best in Test

HIGH-ALTITUDE MOUNTAINEERING Asolo Alta Via GV £340

Recommended for technical use on high altitude terrain and ice, so you get more features than winter hillwalkers need. The upper is one piece 2.4mm leather with a full rubber rand. The Vibram outsole is very stiff and has extremely deep lugs.

Weight 2380g (pair, size 11) Sizes 6-13 (men’s); 4.5-9 (women’s)