There are certain things that are absolutely imperative in a good walking boot, and there are certain things that are most certainly not. Some walking boots focus entirely on these things and some, for whatever reason, do not.

The La Sportiva Trango Trek Women’s hiking boot is a boot that focuses on the imperatives. It puts comfort, reliability and all-round practicality first, and then adds the extra details after. Our team reviewed the men’s Trango a while ago and were impressed, and the good news is that this women’s version hasn’t let us down either.

The bottom line with the Trango Trek is that you’ve got an option which is comfortable, waterproof, lightweight and extremely durable.

When we talk about the essentials of a hiking boot, this is what we’re talking about.

A waterproof Gore-Tex lining will ensure that your feet will stay dry in the outdoors, even if you’re plodding through a river, marshes, or the heavens have opened above you – an unfortunately all too common event if you’re hiking in Great Britain.

Abrasion-resistant polyester has been used on the upper alongside a patented TPU Thermo Tech Application. What this basically means is that the boot is extremely durable and lightweight to boot (no pun intended). This is a three-season option that has been built to take scrapes, to grip on rocks, and to take the wear and tear that the wild can throw your way and the lightweight nature makes it perfect not only for longer treks but for quicker-moving day trips in the wild as well.