LA SPORTIVA TRANGO TOWER GTX £300

Tough yet lightweight, with a precise feel on technical terrain, this boot is a brilliant choice for winter hillwalking and scrambling. The super sticky Vibram outsole offers great traction and edges well, ideal for steeper rock. And when you’re forced to don spikes, the Trango Tower is also stiff enough to take a C2 crampon, with a heel welt for a secure fit.

VERDICT Boasting virtually unmatched ability on winter scrambles and lower-grade mountaineering routes, this superb technical boot is also comfortable enough to be a versatile all-rounder.