Hanwag Banks Winter GTX: nubuck, Vibram Endurance Pro

Listing specifics

The shaft height is Kurzschaft, a short shaft, and the height map says ankle high. The seasons field reads all, though the model name points to winter use. The item weight is 1.5 kg, and the listing does not say whether this is one boot or a pair.

There is no construction method stated, so resoling is not confirmed by the listing. The material field reads nubuck leather and synthetic.

Winter focus in practice

A leather lining adds warmth compared with a textile one, which suits cold, wet British winters. Combined with Gore-Tex and a nubuck upper, it should keep feet dry and comfortable on frosty paths and snowy lowland walks.

Vibram Endurance Pro is a named Vibram sole, and Hanwag's choice of it here suggests a focus on durability. The listing does not give lug depth or compound details.

Banks Winter against the Burma Pro and Camino Evo

The Meindl Burma Pro MFS GTX is another leather-lined Gore-Tex boot with a Vibram sole, Multigriff in its case. It suits year-round hill walking. The Banks Winter is the more winter-oriented choice.

The Lowa Camino Evo GTX is the one in our resoleable guide that states it can be resoled. If that is your main concern, it is the safer pick.

Care and who should look elsewhere

Clean nubuck with a brush and water, dry slowly, and treat with a nubuck-friendly proofing. A leather-lined boot can take longer to dry, so allow time between walks.

Summer walkers will find a lined winter boot too warm, and those needing crampon compatibility should check with Hanwag, as the listing does not say.

People who run warm on their feet may also find a leather lining sweaty on brisk uphill sections even in winter, so a thinner sock and well-vented layers elsewhere help balance things out on long days.