Berghaus Women's Supalite II Gore-Tex Waterproof Hiking Boots, Lightweight, Durable, Comfortable

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We tried both and found there wasn’t a massive difference. On balance, we chose the standard insole set-up as that offers a little more cushioning under the forefoot.

The forefoot is reasonably broad and the heel cup and lacing set-up held the foot well on uphill sections, with no heel lift. The outsole is Lowa’s Vialta III, with an interesting pattern including a toothed ridge that runs near the centre of the boot for most of the sole’s length. The supple, top grade suede looks good but also keeps feet feeling fresh, while breathable mesh that’s woven through the outer gives a breath of fresh air when you need it. Cushioned soles and super grip OPTI-STUD® technology means you can confidently stride out, while feet stay dry thanks to the waterproof GORE-TEX® Extended Comfort membrane, offering waterproofness and enhanced breathability.We evaluated how well they performed: how stable they kept the foot; how well they gripped in different situations; how well they protected the foot. Traction: The outsoles of Berghaus walking boots are usually equipped with robust and grippy patterns that provide excellent traction on various terrains, including wet, muddy, or slippery surfaces. This feature enhances stability and helps prevent slips and falls.

These Salewa boots come with a choice of two footbeds to match the walker’s foot width. One has a raised cradle at the sides of the forefoot while the alternative for wider feet has a flatter rear section and no outer forefoot area. Changing them is simply a matter of taking the insole out and attaching the inner section to the required base using their hook-and-loop areas. Despite looking quite beefy, they’re relatively light and there’s enough cushioning in the midsole to make long walks comfortable. The price is at the upper end of the models in the test, but quality was good, and the design is quite snazzy. Help stop slips with excellent grip from the VIBRAM® rubber sole • Maximise grip on every step, with the new anti-mud-clogging system WATERPROOF GUARANTEE - Wet conditions are off the forecast inside and out, as the breathable GORE-TEX® lining keeps the weather out while setting sweat free.SHEER COMFORT Keep feet feeling revived and comfortable with superb cushioning from the OrthoLite® Hike footbeds. Weighing less than a kilo per pair, the Supalite II GTX won't slow you down and won’t compromise on performance, durability or comfort The midsole is made from three different materials of differing softness and the outsole is Vibram’s Mulaz model, with a hard, flat climbing zone at the toe. Overall the boot’s sole is one of the stiffest in the test, which is what you would expect from a mountaineering boot developed for via ferrata. ALL-DAY COMFORT Streamlined, one-piece leather construction with GORE-TEX® performance technology and memory foam details bring you more comfort than ever. The forefoot is fairly roomy and comfortable though our tester found the outside of the forefoot just a little on the narrow side.

The Berghaus Supalite II GTX is the lightest boot TGO expert Peter Macfarlane has tested recently and he found it a good minimalist boot. WATERPROOF GUARANTEE Feet stay reliably dry with 100% waterproof ‘Extended Comfort’ GORE-TEX® membrane. OK; so slippery limestone(white peak)/Chalk (South Downs) Nothing can conquer this! - but the Dark Peaks seem to do well in these, and all-in-all the ankle breaking system (not literally!) keeps me upright - whatever the conditions. I don't use walking poles. The forefoot is quite roomy so will fit people with wider feet in this area quite well. The foot was held well in the heel area, and there was no sliding forward of the foot when heading downhill. This excellent all round walking boot is lightweight and comfortable, and the new design makes it even kinder on the eye.

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Berghaus have upgraded the lightweight comfort with a streamlined, one-piece construction in soft but strong leather that resists water, laughs off abrasions and helps prevent blisters. So if your foot happens to be this shape, rather than trying to squeeze into a narrower boot, the Kisdon could be a good bet. The clue’s in the name – the Supalite II GTX are one of the lightest weight high-performance leather hikers available There’s a good amount of underfoot cushioning from the Techlite midsole. The outsole is a Vibram Mont Performance Durability model with a rounded x-shape insert and extra grip areas at the heel and toe.