# Best walking boots you can resole Source: https://trailandlace.co.uk/best/best-resoleable-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 boot worth resoling has an upper that will outlast its sole: thick leather or nubuck, a solid rand and a midsole that has not collapsed. Many leather boots from the established European makers use Vibram or similar outsoles that a maker's service or a specialist UK cobbler can replace, which can give a good pair many more years. Lighter fabric boots with moulded foam midsoles are rarely worth it. What decides resoling is the construction and the maker's or cobbler's service, not the brand name alone, and most Amazon listings say little about either. This guide compares six leather boots using only what each listing states: upper, outsole, stated construction and lining. Only one listing here confirms resoling directly; for the rest, the cons tell you to ask the maker or a resoling specialist before you buy if a long service life is the main reason for your choice. ## 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. Meindl Burma Pro MFS Gore-Tex Walking Boots Upper: Leather; Lining: Leather; Outsole: Vibram Multigriff; Membrane: Gore-Tex Meindl's Burma Pro MFS is a leather Gore-Tex walking boot with a leather lining and a Vibram Multigriff sole, made in Germany. A traditional boot for hard, wet hill walking. In its favour: - The listing names a Vibram Multigriff sole, a deep-lugged outsole used on many mountain boots. - Leather upper and leather lining are both stated, behind a Gore-Tex membrane. - The country of origin is listed as Germany. Good to know: - The listing gives 2.49 kg without saying whether that is per pair, so weight is hard to judge. - No B rating or crampon fit is stated, so check Meindl's guidance before winter use. ### 3. LOWA Camino Evo GTX Medium Boots, Steel Blue Kiwi, 11 UK Upper: Nubuck leather; Lining: Not stated; Outsole: Rubber; Membrane: Gore-Tex Lowa's Camino Evo GTX is a nubuck leather trekking boot with Gore-Tex. Lowa states it is resolable and built for a medium-width foot. It suits day hikes, long-distance and multi-day walks. In its favour: - The listing says the boot is durable and resolable, using a traditional glued construction. - Lowa states the last suits medium-width feet, useful if other brands feel narrow or sloppy. - Gore-Tex is named for waterproof, windproof and breathable protection, according to the maker. Good to know: - The listing does not name the outsole maker or compound. - The listed weight of 1.8 kg does not say whether that is per pair. ### 4. Hanwag Men's Banks Winter GTX Shoes Upper: Nubuck leather; Outsole: Vibram Endurance Pro; Construction (listed): Not stated; Lining: Leather Hanwag's Banks Winter GTX is a men's nubuck leather boot with a leather lining, Gore-Tex and a Vibram Endurance Pro sole. A durable boot for cold, wet walking. In its favour: - A Vibram Endurance Pro outsole is named, a widely available sole for replacement work. - Nubuck leather upper and leather lining are both listed. - Listed for all seasons with Gore-Tex in the title. Good to know: - The listing does not say whether Hanwag offers resoling for this model, so ask before buying. - The listing gives 1.5 kg without saying whether that is per pair. ### 5. SCARPA Men's SL Active Hiking Boot Upper: 2.7 mm HS12 Sherpa leather; Lining: Leather back, 37.5 front; Outsole: Vibram Biometric / XS Trek; Membrane: None stated Scarpa's SL Active is a men's 2.7 mm Sherpa leather boot with a Vibram Biometric sole and a part-leather lining. A long-life leather boot for walkers who prefer no membrane. 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. ### 6. Zamberlan Men's VIOZ GTX Hiking Boots Upper: Leather; Outsole: Rubber; Construction (listed): Not stated; Lining: Nylon Zamberlan's Vioz GTX is a men's full leather backpacking boot with Gore-Tex. Its thick leather build is the type that cobblers often resole, though the listing does not confirm it. In its favour: - Full leather upper is listed, the kind of upper most likely to outlast a sole. - Listed as a backpacking boot, built for heavy use over many seasons. - A memory foam insole is listed, which can be replaced separately when it wears. Good to know: - The listing does not state that the boot can be resoled, so check with Zamberlan or a UK cobbler. - The listing gives 1.93 kg, a heavy boot if that is per pair. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.