FIRST LOOK
HIKING BOOTS
We’ve moved mountains to bring you the word on which footwear won’t let you down when the going gets tough
Words: Mark Mayne Photography: Neil Godwin
LIKE THE TYRES of a car, the most important part of your outdoor gear is the bit that grips the road or trail, and a good quality pair of hiking boots are the critical tools you need to enjoy the outdoors.
The very best hiking boots will not only be comfortable, grippy and supportive, but will also be adapted to the type of hiking you’re most keen on. That might be anything from speed walking on low-level, long-distance trails, casual countryside footpath rambles from a campsite, or more serious expeditions into the wilder parts of the world. Either way, there’s a boot at a budget point that will suit you down to the ground. Here we review four to help you find the best boots for you.