SCARPA MESCALITO GTX £180

Technical enough for tricky scrambles and comfortable enough to wear all day. The lugged tread and heel brake on the Mescalito’s Vibram Megagrip outsole offer excellent grip on wet or loose ground, with a smooth climbing zone at the toe giving scramblers traction on cracks and notches. A 360° wraparound rand and Gore-Tex lining provide protection from the elements, however rough.

VERDICT Technical, comfortable, waterproof – this is one of the best approach shoes out there and perfect for scramblers.