Berghaus have a long-standing reputation of producing high-quality gear that lets you enjoy the great outdoors whilst remaining comfortable against the elements. Born in the north east of England, Berghaus have over 50 years of experience to draw on when creating the Berghaus Hillwalker II Gore-Tex Boots. These boots have been designed to be all-rounders, suitable for all types of weather and all types of landscapes the UK has to offer, weighing in at 1202g (UK9 pair), they come in brown in sizes 7-12 with half sizes available throughout (there is also a women’s specific version of the boot, built on a ladies’ last and available in full and half sizes from 4-8). First impressions are: these are an attractive pair of boots with a minimalist design and reduced outsole that cuts back on bulk and weight, the oiled suede shell feels soft straight out of the box however with a sturdy enough toe box and ankle construction to provide support and protection on rugged terrain.

Built into the shoe is the Gore-Tex lining for a highly dependable waterproofing and breathability, the tiny holes in the material are smaller than water molecules, preventing rain, puddles and snow from getting into the boot, however the moisture created from the heat inside the boot is small enough to escape (we are talking foot sweat) this helps to keep the feet nice and cool on long treks. There is memory foam in the heel and in the tongue for form-fitting comfort, the OrthoLite footbeds provide plenty of cushioning, while the patented OPTI-STUD outsole is there to give a sturdy grip on uneven and wet terrains. The EVA midsole works as a shock absorber to make each step gentler on your knees and ankles by absorbing the jarring movements and the footbeds are fully removable whenever they need to be freshened up. These boots take a little breaking in but with the right pair of socks this isn’t an issue, the slimmer outsole and tread, along with the softer material, means they wouldn’t be my first choice for incredibly course terrains, but they are good all-rounders and keep your feet dry, cool and comfortable over a long days walk. RRP £130.

Current Cheapest Price

4 out of 5

Pros

Comfortable

Good traction

Breathable

Gore-Tex waterproofing

Memory foam at the heel and tongue

OrthoLite footbed and Opti-Stud outsole