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Millet Bouthan GTX: nubuck, Gore-Tex and Vibram sole
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The Bouthan GTX is the only Millet boot in our leather boot guide. Amazon's title promises a waterproof Gore-Tex membrane and a Vibram sole, and the specs list a nubuck leather and rubber upper, a leather lining and a leather insole. It suits walkers looking for a leather Gore-Tex boot outside the usual German and Italian brands.
- Upper
- Nubuck leather and rubber
- Lining
- Leather
- Outsole
- Vibram (per title)
- Membrane
- Gore-Tex
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.
Our take
Listing details
The title calls it a hiking and trekking boot and marks it as mixed, meaning unisex. The water resistance level is waterproof, the country of origin is China, and the item weight is 2.05 kg, likely per pair though the listing does not confirm this.
Some spec fields look unreliable: the closure type reads buckle, the height map says low top and the shaft height reads cheville, French for ankle. Check the product photos to confirm the cut before ordering.
Leather lining with a membrane
A leather lining plus Gore-Tex is a warm, comfortable build that suits autumn and winter walking in Britain. A rubber section on the upper, as listed, should help protect against scuffs on rocky ground.
Care for nubuck is the same as for other leather boots: clean regularly, use a nubuck-friendly proofing treatment, and dry slowly away from direct heat.
Bouthan GTX against the Burma Pro and Camino Evo
Meindl's Burma Pro MFS GTX is a similar combination of leather lining, Gore-Tex and Vibram sole, with Germany as the stated origin. It is the more established boot in Britain. The Millet is an alternative if Meindl's fit does not suit you.
The Lowa Camino Evo GTX uses nubuck and Gore-Tex too, and its listing says it can be resoled. The Bouthan GTX's listing does not mention resoling.
Who might pick another boot
Walkers who want a stated sole compound should check with Millet, since the listing names Vibram only in the title. Those after a light summer boot will find this heavier than necessary.
Sizing is the other unknown. Millet sizes are European, and the listing gives no width or last information, so it is sensible to order early enough to swap sizes and to try the boots indoors with your usual walking socks before wearing them outside.
Verdict
The Bouthan GTX suits walkers who want a nubuck, leather-lined Gore-Tex boot with a Vibram sole from a less common brand. If you want a proven British favourite, compare the Meindl Burma Pro MFS GTX, and if resoling matters, the Lowa Camino Evo GTX is the safer choice.
Compared with alternatives in: Best leather walking boots for long life
Amazon listing title: Millet - Bouthan Gtx - Hiking and Trekking Boots - Mixed - Waterproof Gore-Tex Membrane - Vibram Sole - Camel