# Best walking boots with ankle support Source: https://trailandlace.co.uk/best/best-boots-with-ankle-support Publisher: Trail and Lace. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://trailandlace.co.uk/how-we-pick When walkers ask for ankle support they usually mean a boot that holds the foot steady on uneven ground: a cuff that wraps above the ankle bones, a firm heel counter that keeps the heel in place and lacing that locks the foot into the back of the boot. A higher cut also keeps grit, heather and shallow water out. What a boot cannot do is make an ankle injury impossible. Stability comes as much from fit, lacing and a stiff enough sole as from the height of the cuff, and anyone with a past injury should take advice from a qualified professional. This guide compares six boots with a mid, high or calf-height cut, using only what each listing states: the cut, upper material, membrane and outsole. Try them on with your walking socks and test the heel hold on a slope or stairs before deciding. ## Products ### 1. LOWA Boots Medium Tibet Evo GTX Listed cut: Calf height; Upper: Leather; Membrane: Gore-Tex; Outsole: Rubber Lowa's Tibet Evo GTX is a leather trekking boot with a calf-height shaft, a Gore-Tex membrane and a leather insole. It suits rough ground, heavy packs and long trekking days. In its favour: - The listing gives a calf-height shaft, the tallest cut in this guide for wrapping the lower leg. - Leather upper and leather insole are both stated, a firm build for carrying a heavy rucksack. - Gore-Tex in the title for a waterproof liner, with autumn and winter listed as seasons. Good to know: - A tall, firm leather boot is heavier and stiffer than most walkers need on good paths. - The listing does not state a B rating or crampon fit, so check with Lowa before winter mountain use. ### 2. Scarpa Men's Kailash Trek GTX High Rise Hiking Boots Listed cut: High top; Upper: Suede and nylon; Membrane: Gore-Tex Standard ePE; Outsole: Vibram Biometric / XS Trek Scarpa's Kailash Trek GTX is a high-top suede and nylon boot with a Gore-Tex ePE liner and a Vibram Biometric sole. It suits trekking and hill walking where a high cuff helps. 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. ### 3. La Sportiva Mens Trango TRK GTX Hiking Boots Listed cut: Ankle high; Upper: Leather; Membrane: Gore-Tex; Outsole: Rubber La Sportiva's Trango TRK GTX is an ankle-high leather boot with Gore-Tex, listed for all seasons. It suits rocky paths and trekking where you want a firm but not heavy boot. In its favour: - Leather upper with Gore-Tex in the title, a firm and waterproof combination for rough ground. - Listed for all seasons, so it can serve as a year-round hill boot. - The listing gives 1.13 kg, a moderate figure for a leather boot if that is per pair. Good to know: - The listing does not say whether the weight is per boot or per pair. - La Sportiva sizes often run differently from UK brands, so check the maker's chart. ### 4. LOWA Taurus Pro GTX Mid, Men's Hiking Shoe Listed cut: Ankle high; Upper: Leather; Membrane: Gore-Tex; Outsole: Rubber Lowa's Taurus Pro GTX Mid is an ankle-high leather boot with Gore-Tex and a textile lining. A good-value way into a Lowa leather mid boot for lowland and hill walking. In its favour: - Ankle-high leather upper is listed, a cut that covers the ankle bones on uneven paths. - Gore-Tex in the model name for a waterproof liner in wet British weather. - A leather insole and textile lining are listed, a mix that is comfortable and dries reasonably fast. Good to know: - Water resistance is listed as water resistant in one field, so check Lowa's details. - The listing gives 1.8 kg without saying whether that is per pair. ### 5. Meindl Vacuum Men Ultra, Men's Trekking and Hiking Boots Listed cut: Ankle boot; Upper: Waxed nubuck leather; Membrane: Not stated; Outsole: Rubber Meindl's Vakuum Men Ultra is a waxed nubuck leather trekking boot with a leather lining. It suits walkers who want a traditional leather boot with a snug fit around the ankle. In its favour: - The listing names waxed nubuck leather, which sheds water well when kept treated. - A leather lining is stated, a hard-wearing and comfortable inner for long days. - Listed for all seasons, so it can work year-round on lowland and hill paths. Good to know: - No membrane is named and it is listed as water resistant, so it relies on the leather and wax. - The listed weight of 1.99 kg does not say whether that is per pair. ### 6. Mammut Mercury Iv Mid GTX Men's Trekking & Hiking Shoes Listed cut: Mid top; Upper: Synthetic; Membrane: Gore-Tex; Outsole: Rubber Mammut's Mercury IV Mid GTX is a mid-top synthetic trekking boot with Gore-Tex and a leather lining. It suits hill walking and trekking where a lighter boot with a supportive cuff helps. In its favour: - Listed as a mid-top walking boot, with a cuff that covers the ankle without a tall shaft. - Gore-Tex is named in the title for a waterproof liner. - An EVA insole is listed, which adds cushioning on hard paths and long descents. Good to know: - Water resistance is listed as water resistant in one field, so check Mammut's own page. - The outsole compound and maker are not named in the listing. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.