Best lightweight walking boots

In its favour

• The listing gives 555 g, one of the lowest figures here for a Gore-Tex mid boot.
• Suede upper is stated, which is usually more flexible from new than thick leather.
• Gore-Tex in the title gives a waterproof liner for wet grass and puddles.

Good to know

• The sole material is listed as EVA, so the outsole rubber and compound are not clear from the page.
• The listing does not say whether 555 g is for one boot or a pair.

In its favour

• The listing highlights it as lightweight and waterproof, with a listed weight of 590 g.
• The fit is described in the listing as true to size, which helps when ordering online.
• A lace-up mid cut with shoe adjustability listed, so you can tune heel hold.

Good to know

• Cushioning is listed as minimal, so long days on hard tracks may feel firm underfoot.
• A trail-shoe style boot wears faster on sharp rock than a leather boot.

In its favour

• Wide is in the title, so it is built on a roomier last than the standard model.
• The listing states a leather upper, Gore-Tex lining, EVA midsole and rubber outsole.
• Listed for all seasons, with a weight of 991 g given.

Good to know

• The listing does not say whether 991 g is per boot or per pair.
• A leather upper adds some weight compared with a fully fabric light boot.

In its favour

• Suede and fabric upper is listed, a lighter mix than full leather that dries quicker.
• A Gore-Tex lining is stated for waterproof protection on wet paths.
• The listed 1.12 kg is light for a mid boot if, as is common, the figure is for a pair.

Good to know

• The listing does not confirm whether 1.12 kg is per pair or per boot.
• The outsole compound is not named in the listing.

In its favour

• The listed weight of 413 g is the lowest in this guide.
• A memory foam insole is listed for cushioning on hard paths.
• Listed for all seasons and as waterproof, with Gore-Tex in the title.

Good to know

• A light fabric boot gives less protection on scree and sharp rock than a leather one.
• The listing does not say whether 413 g is per boot or per pair.

In its favour

• A medium stiff nylon insole is listed, giving more support on rocky ground than a soft trail boot.
• Gore-Tex lining is stated, for wet paths and shallow bog.
• Listed as a women's mid-top boot, so it is cut for a women's foot rather than a resized men's boot.

Good to know

• Water resistance is listed as water resistant in one field, so check Salewa's details.
• The listing does not say whether 1.34 kg is per pair.