# Best lightweight walking boots Source: https://trailandlace.co.uk/best/best-lightweight-walking-boots 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 A lighter boot makes a long day feel shorter. Every step lifts the boot, so a few hundred grams saved at the feet adds up over a fell round or a coast path. Lightweight boots usually use fabric or suede uppers, softer midsoles and trail-shoe style soles, which also means they break in quickly and dry faster. The trade-off is that they are softer underfoot on sharp rock, wear out sooner than thick leather and give less protection when carrying a heavy pack. This guide compares six lighter mid boots using only what each listing states: weight, upper material, membrane and outsole. Amazon listings often do not say whether a weight is for one boot or a pair, and a few figures look like placeholders, so treat the weight column as a rough guide and check the maker's site. Try boots on with your walking socks and order by UK size from the maker's chart. ## Products ### 1. Scarpa Rush TRK Gore-TEX Walking Boots - SS23 Listed weight: 555 g; Upper: Suede; Membrane: Gore-Tex; Outsole: Not stated Scarpa's Rush TRK GTX is a suede mid boot with Gore-Tex and a listed weight of 555 g. It suits fast hill days and trekking where you want a light boot with a mid cut. 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. ### 2. SCARPA Ribelle Cross 2 Mid GTX, Men's Hiking Boot Listed weight: 590 g; Upper: Gore-Tex fabric (as listed); Membrane: Gore-Tex; Outsole: Rubber Scarpa's Ribelle Cross 2 Mid GTX is a light Gore-Tex mid boot that the listing describes as a trail shoe for hiking and trekking. It suits fast walkers and long summer days. 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. ### 3. LA SPORTIVA Men's Ultra Raptor II Mid Leather Wide GTX Hiking Boots Listed weight: 991 g; Upper: Leather; Membrane: Gore-Tex; Outsole: Rubber La Sportiva's Ultra Raptor II Mid Leather Wide GTX is a light leather mid boot with Gore-Tex, an EVA midsole and a wide fit. It suits fast hill walkers with broader feet. 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. ### 4. LOWA Men's Zephyr GTX Mid TF Hiking Boot Listed weight: 1.12 kg; Upper: Suede and fabric; Membrane: Gore-Tex; Outsole: Rubber Lowa's Zephyr GTX Mid TF is a suede and fabric mid boot with a Gore-Tex lining and a listed weight of 1.12 kg. A light, sporty Lowa for hill paths and travel. 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. ### 5. Scarpa Rush 2.0 Gore-TEX Walking Boots - SS25 Listed weight: 413 g; Upper: Synthetic fabric; Membrane: Gore-Tex; Outsole: Rubber Scarpa's Rush 2.0 Gore-Tex is a fabric walking boot with a listed weight of 413 g and a memory foam insole. It is the lightest listing here, for summer paths and fast days. 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. ### 6. Salewa Mountain Trainer Lite GORE-TEX Women's Walking Boots - SS26 Listed weight: 1.34 kg; Upper: Synthetic; Membrane: Gore-Tex; Outsole: Rubber and synthetic Salewa's women's Mountain Trainer Lite GTX is a synthetic mid boot with a Gore-Tex lining and a medium stiff nylon insole. A lighter women's boot for rocky paths and trekking. 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. 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