AKU TENGU LOW GTX £170

A true mountain shoe in every sense, the Tengu Low is stiff and supportive enough to tackle even the gnarliest terrain in the UK. This is a seriously robust shoe, with a thick rubber rand, aggressive Vibram Curcuma sole and strong toe box. Though it’s not the lightest, the double-density EVA midsole also offers good cushioning along with all that protection.

VERDICT A robust hillwalkers’ shoe that will tackle terrain from bog to boulder field with ease and should last for years.