£180/ 1432g (EU size 46 / UK size 11)

Upper Abrasion-resistant synthetic (100 per cent vegan) Waterproof lining Gore-Tex Sole Lowa Elika Sizes UK 6-13 (Irox); 3.5-9 (Lyxa) VERDICT This new boot is lightweight and vegan-friendly but also it's good for rockier ground and trekking. More cushioning and a deeper lug pattern would be of benefit, but it compares very well with other boots of its price range. Synthetic boots can be more sweaty due to glue and stiffeners but so far I have not noticed a problem – warm weather and time will tell!