# Best trekking boots for multi-day walks Source: https://trailandlace.co.uk/best/best-trekking-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 trekking boot earns its keep on day four, not day one. With a loaded pack on the West Highland Way, the Coast to Coast or a hut trek abroad, your feet need a boot that holds the heel, supports the ankle on tired legs and keeps water out mile after mile. That usually means a leather or suede upper, a higher cut, a membrane and a firm, grippy sole, at the cost of weight and a longer break-in than a light hiking shoe. This guide lines up seven trekking boots and compares them only on what each listing states: upper material, lining, how high the cut is and what the outsole is. Where a listing leaves out a figure a trekker would want, such as weight or sole compound, it says so. Fit still matters most, so try boots on late in the day with the socks you will trek in. ## 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 Bhutan MFS GORE-TEX Walking Boot Upper: Leather; Lining: Leather; Cut: Ankle; Outsole: Rubber; Membrane: Gore-Tex Meindl's Bhutan MFS GTX is a leather walking boot with a leather lining and Gore-Tex, listed as made in Germany. It suits trekkers who prefer a classic leather boot for long days. In its favour: - Leather upper and leather lining are listed, a durable build for multi-day use. - The listing gives 900 g and a 32 cm shaft circumference, handy for comparison. - Country of origin is listed as Germany, with all seasons named for use. Good to know: - The cut is listed as ankle, lower than the mid-calf Lowa boots in this guide. - The listing does not explain the MFS fit system, so ask Meindl how it works. ### 3. 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. ### 4. 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. ### 5. Hanwag Tatra II GORE-TEX Men's Walking Boots (2E Width) - AW26 Upper: Nubuck leather; Lining: Leather; Cut: Ankle; Outsole: Rubber; Membrane: Gore-Tex The Hanwag Tatra II Wide GTX is a nubuck leather boot in a 2E width. It is the trekking pick for broad feet that swell over several long days with a pack. In its favour: - The title states a 2E width, the only wide-fit trekking boot in this guide. - Nubuck leather upper and leather lining are listed for durability. - Gore-Tex is named, giving waterproofing for river crossings and wet ground. Good to know: - A listed weight of 1.52 kg is on the heavy side for summer treks. - The listing gives no outsole name beyond rubber. ### 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. ### 7. Bouthan Gtx - Hiking and Trekking Boots - Mixed - Waterproof Gore-Tex Membrane - Vibram Sole - Camel Upper: Nubuck leather and rubber; Lining: Leather; Outsole: Vibram (per title); Membrane: Gore-Tex Millet's Bouthan GTX is a nubuck leather trekking boot with a Gore-Tex membrane, leather lining and a Vibram sole named in the title. A sturdy leather choice for trekking holidays. In its favour: - The title names a Gore-Tex membrane and a Vibram sole, two well-known parts on a leather boot. - Nubuck leather upper with a rubber rand is listed, which protects the toe on rocky paths. - A leather lining and leather insole are both stated. Good to know: - The closure is listed as buckle in one field, which conflicts with a laced boot, so check the photos. - The listing gives 2.05 kg without saying whether that is per pair. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.