Berghaus Supalite II GTX

£150 / 1230g (pair, size 11)

extremely light; leather upper; minimal stitching; very aggressive sole lugs

higher-priced and heavier boots offer more support; no rand

The Berghaus Supalite II GTX evolved from the original Brasher boot developed back in 1978 by 1956 Olympic gold medallist Chris Brasher. It is extremely light but practical for the hill, thanks to the use of a leather upper with minimal stitching, a Gore-Tex waterproof lining and a leather lining. The outsole has deep and widely spaced lugs. It is not the stiffest or most supportive design though. 4/5

Men’s sizes are 7-12 and women’s are 4-8. The fit is slightly narrower than some but feels neat and precise on the foot due to how closely it fits. However, there is good volume in the toe box above the foot. The ankle cuff is a little lower than others and fits snugly. The tongue fits neatly under the laces. 5/5

This is not quite as soft and comfy as other boots, but it is not uncomfortable and there are no hard spots under the lacing. The fit is close and it is not the stiffest option so you do tend to feel knocks from rockier ground more than you would with stiffer boots. On more uneven ground your foot has to work a little harder in general, so tired feet result more easily. 4/5

The durability coupled with the low weight set these apart from others, and they are my first choice for lightweight multi-day Munrobagging trips. They are precise enough for rocky scrambles too. But on rough ground my feet would have to work hard as they are neither as stiff nor as stable underfoot as other boots. I’d be likely to choose to wear more supportive boots on really rocky terrain. 4/5

Taking into account the leather upper and the lack of stitching, these present better value than others around this price. 4/5

A superb lightweight boot for hill and moorland walking, but heavier boots with more support are better for 4.2/5 really rocky ground.