# Best walking boots with Vibram soles Source: https://trailandlace.co.uk/best/best-walking-boots-with-vibram-soles 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 Vibram makes soles for many boot brands, and the name on its own tells you less than you might think. What matters is the compound and the sole design: Multigriff, XS Trek, Endurance Pro and the rest are tuned differently for grip, wear and stiffness. A walker on wet British rock and grass wants a sole that grips when damp; a long-distance walker wants one that lasts. This guide includes only boots whose Amazon listing actually names a Vibram sole, and it quotes the sole exactly as listed so you can look up the compound. It then compares the upper, the lining and the cut. Resoling is a common question with Vibram boots: none of these seven listings states that the boot can be resoled, so ask the maker or a cobbler before you count on it. ## Products ### 1. 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. ### 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. 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. ### 4. Scarpa Men's Terra GtxWalking Shoe Upper: Leather; Membrane: Gore-Tex Standard ePE; Outsole: Vibram Energy II / XS Trek; Lining: Gore-Tex Scarpa's Terra GTX pairs a leather upper with a PFAS-free Gore-Tex ePE liner and a Vibram Energy II sole. A classic leather boot for everyday hill and moorland walking. 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. ### 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 1996 VIOZ Lux Gore-TEX Walking Boots - AW23 Listed sole: Zamberlan Vibram 3D; Upper: Leather; Lining: Gore-Tex Performance Comfort; Cut: Ankle The Zamberlan Vioz Lux GTX RR uses a Zamberlan Vibram 3D sole, a leather upper and a Gore-Tex Performance Comfort lining. A heavy-duty leather boot for long, rough walks. In its favour: - The sole is listed as Zamberlan Vibram 3D, a Vibram sole branded for Zamberlan. - Gore-Tex Performance Comfort is named as the lining. - A leather upper and leather insole are both stated in the listing. Good to know: - A listed weight of 2.45 kg makes this one of the heaviest boots in the guide. - The listing does not explain what the RR in the model name stands for. ### 7. Lowa Women’s Renegade Gtx Mid Ws Hiking Boots Listed sole: Vibram; Upper: Nubuck leather; Lining: Textile; Cut: Mid, 12 cm shaft Lowa's women's Renegade GTX Mid has a nubuck upper, a textile lining and a Vibram sole, with a removable insole. A popular mid boot for everyday hill and moor walking. In its favour: - Vibram is listed as the sole material, under a nubuck leather upper. - The listing gives a shaft height of about 12 cm, a true mid cut for ankle cover. - A removable insole is listed, handy if you use your own footbeds. Good to know: - The listing does not name the Vibram compound, unlike the Scarpa boots here. - The lining is listed as textile, so check the Gore-Tex version details with Lowa. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.