Scarpa walking boots compared

In its favour

• The listing gives a 2.4 mm leather upper, a robust thickness for rocky and heathery ground.
• Gore-Tex Standard ePE lining is stated and described as PFAS free.
• A Vibram Biometric sole in XS Trek compound is named for grip on mixed hill terrain.

Good to know

• The listed weight of 825 g does not say if it is per boot, so compare carefully.
• Listed seasons are spring and summer, so check warmth for winter walking.

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

• Listed as a high-top boot, so the cuff sits well above the ankle bones.
• A Vibram Biometric sole in XS Trek compound is named for grip on mixed hill ground.
• Gore-Tex Standard ePE is stated and described as PFAS free.

Good to know

• The listed weight of 585 g does not say whether it is per boot, so compare with care.
• Suede and nylon uppers need proofing to keep shedding water in long rain.

In its favour

• The listing names a Vibram Energy II sole in XS Trek compound, a known outsole for mixed hill ground.
• Gore-Tex Standard ePE is stated and described as PFAS free, a newer membrane generation.
• A nylon insert in the insole is listed, which adds some stiffness under foot on stony paths.

Good to know

• The listed weight of 590 g does not say whether it is per boot, so compare with other boots carefully.
• Listed seasons are spring and summer, so check warmth and stiffness if you walk in winter.

In its favour

• The listing gives the leather thickness as 2.7 mm, thick enough to take wax and hard use.
• A Vibram Biometric sole in XS Trek compound is named, a known outsole for hill ground.
• The listing states the leather is PFAS free, which matters to buyers avoiding those treatments.

Good to know

• No membrane is listed and it is rated water resistant, so it relies on waxing to keep water out.
• Thick leather boots usually need a longer break-in than fabric boots before a long walk.

In its favour

• Leather upper and leather lining are both listed, a classic hard-wearing build.
• Gore-Tex in the title adds a waterproof breathable liner.
• Listed for winter, the season when British paths are at their wettest.

Good to know

• No weight is given in the listing, so compare it with other boots in person.
• The outsole is listed only as rubber, with no compound named.

In its favour

• Suede upper with leather lining and leather insole are listed.
• Gore-Tex is named in the title, giving a waterproof liner for wet days.
• The listed weight of 680 g is moderate for a technical mid boot.

Good to know

• No B rating or crampon compatibility is stated, so check Scarpa's guidance before winter use.
• The outsole compound is not named in the listing.

In its favour

• Listed as a mountain boot, with a leather lining and leather insole.
• Gore-Tex is named in the title, giving a waterproof liner for wet days.
• A synthetic upper is listed, which tends to dry faster than leather.

Good to know

• One field lists it as not water resistant, which conflicts with Gore-Tex, so check Scarpa's page.
• The listing gives 1.32 kg without saying whether that is per pair.