The Coniston Pro GTX Insulated is riding boot that is as beautiful as it is practical. Sold as versatile enough for all year round wear, it is fashionable, functional, and comfortable. The Coniston features Ariat’s ATS Pro technology, to help keep your feet comfortable whilst working on them all day and helping to reduce foot fatigue whether you are on the horse or cleaning the yard.
Last month I went trekking in Snowdonia and was given the opportunity to try out my first pair of Mammut Hiking Boots the Mammut T Advanced GTX Men. I received them the day before I was to drive up to Snowdonia, so there was going to be no bedding in time with these they were going to be thrown straight into the deep end!
The V-Lite Altitude Pro Lite RGS Waterproof Hiking Boot by Hi-Tec is both lightweight and fully waterproof, made from a waterproof suede and mesh upper that keeps the water out whilst the Dri-Tec breathable membrane allows heat to escape. The removable insole adds extra cushioning and the ankle cuff is flexible; giving you ample support without restricting movements.
You will wear a pair of shoes hundreds of times during their lives, so it seems only fitting that those shoes reflect you. The Bogs Johnny 5-Eeye Waterproof Boot looks like an old-style work boot, but has all of the modern benefits.
La Sportiva produce some of the best technical footwear on the market, and the Nepal Cube GTX are no exception. These lightweight boots weigh a mere 825g per boot and boast exceptional thermal properties. The sole/midsole uses a Carbon Tech Honeycomb that reduces bulk, which combined with the boot’s mini steel parts allows the Nepal Cube GTX to remain light.
The Hanwag Tatra Wide GTX Boot is specifically designed for people with a wider forefoot who may find traditional walking boots uncomfortable and irritating. The Tatra Wide has an extra wide toebox, with more room for the forefoot but without just widening the entire shoe like some wide fit boots do, this ensures a more anatomical and proportional fit around the heel.
Zamberlan represent three generations of Italian boot makers who have been constructing boots suitable for every type of terrain since 1929.
The Trango Tower from La Sportiva is a lightweight, Gore-Tex boot designed for mountain hiking, via ferrata and backpacking, even with heavy loads. As we have come to expect from this brand, these boots are beautifully designed. We were lucky enough to test out the women’s version in emerald, also available in light grey and berry (thankfully there is not a pink detail in sight). In the Men’s version these come in that classic La Sportiva red/yellow, black/yellow and ocean/sulphur.
The G5 boot beautifully showcases the best of what La Sportiva has to offer. That distinctive black, red and yellow colour palette shows the world that you have a high-quality boot on your foot. This ultra-technical, waterproof shoe is best suited for high altitude mountaineering and working outdoors in cold temperatures. The G5 is unbelievably weather-proof; it features a quick-drying and protective outer shell that consists of a Cordura stretch, a water-repellent, anti-abrasion stretch fabric with a waterproof membrane.
The Haix Protector Pro Boots have been designed with professional gardeners and forest rangers in mind. These boots are ideal for keeping you on your feet i=on slippery, muddy surfaces, and also protect you from falling branches and work with chainsaws. They are health and safety certified for forest rangers, with cut protection class 1 (tested at a chainsaw speed of 20 m/s), and they have also been awarded the “KWF PROFI” seal of quality by the German Forestry Advisory Board, which is never a bad thing!