HAIX have combined safety with a stylish design in the Scout boot. With a safety classification of O2, designed with soldiers in mind, these leather boots are guaranteed to keep your feet dry through their GORE-TEX integrated lining.

Starting with the upper material, the Scout comes in either a black finish, a brown/black design or the lighter Desert option. Created with a combination of leather and textile, the material is about 2mm thick and is highly breathable, as well as reflecting the sun’s rays which helps to prevent the boot absorbing extra heat on hot sunny days. There is a quick-fastening lace system that swaps the traditional knot for a strong plastic clip that works well and makes putting on and taking the shoe off fast and easy. The two-zone lacing allows you to precisely adjust the fit around the foot and the calf separately, and the excess laces can be safely tucked out the way in the designated pocket - a wonderful touch to prevent laces from snagging or tripping you up!

The sole is a durable mix of rubber and polyurethane, constructed for a long life even on the toughest of terrains, with the extra deep tread and rubber edging delivering excellent traction on slippery surfaces. The rubber has been manufactured to remain colour fast, meaning it won’t leave a dirty great black mark on your mum’s kitchen floor. Understandably these boots aren’t the lightest at 789g per shoe. The inner lining is made of abrasion-resistant fabric: the three-ply GORE-TEX laminate guarantees to prevent water entering the boot, whilst allowing excess heat and moisture to escape the boot. There is a separate heel cup and an insole to support your feet and ankles, keeping things comfortable and encouraging the correct gait and reducing pressure on your muscle and joints with each step. The special micro-dry lining around the cuff helps to get rid of any uncomfortable dampness and the inlay can be completely removed & washed to get rid of bacteria and unpleasant, hard-working foot smells. The plastic/fleece insole gives you extra stability, refusing to bend, and helping to support you across snow, rubble or ice. The generous insulation defends your feet from the cold but also against temperatures up to 300°C! The outsole is antistatic to shield you against oil and petrol.

The HAIX Scout Black are an excellent military-grade, high-protection boot that will look after your feet in heat, rain, snow and uneven terrains, whilst remaining comfortable throughout. RRP £189.90

4.8 out of 5

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Pros

3-layer GORE-TEX laminate

Waterproof

Quick fasting, two zone lacing system

Washable inlay

Dedicated pocket for excess laces

Deep tread provides excellent traction

Micro-Dry lining

Insulated

Durable

Supportive

Comfortable

Cons

Heavy

No solid toe guards