Asolo Creek GV

Speaking of versatile footwear, the Asolo Creek GV is well suited to tackling a variety of terrains. Whether you’re into warm summer hiking or cold winter walking, the Creek is more than capable of taking care of your feet as you adventure here, there, and everywhere.

Every inch of this thing has been designed with your feet very much in mind. The heel shape on the Creek, for example, has been designed to maximise comfort and minimise blisters. The suede leather upper is water resistant, with the breathable and waterproof Gore-Tex lining adding extra protection for you and your feet. Oh, and the rubber toe caps add significant durability to areas that often experience a lot of wear and tear during hikes. In conclusion: a decent little product, one that’s hard to dislike.

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Arc’teryx Bora2 Mid GTX Hiking Boot Men’s

For those who want a lightweight hiking boot that doesn’t play by the rules, and yet still finds a way to come out on top, the Arc’tery Bora2 Mid GTX is, as the brand’s website puts it, a “radically different approach to hiking footwear.” So if you were sitting there thinking you’d seen everything the world of lightweight walking shoes had to offer, think again. Make no mistake on this one, the Canadian outdoor clothing and gear brand have really shaken stuff up with the Bora2.

The Bora2 is a highly technical piece of adventuring footwear, that offers impressive levels of versatility. The boot is all about the interchangeable Arc’teryx Adaptive Fit liners, that can be combined with the seamless uppers. By giving users a chance to respond to changing conditions via liners that offer different features, the wearer of these lightweight boots can go out safe in the knowledge that their footwear can meet whatever challenges they come up against (providing, of course, that the weather has the right liner to hand). Not the cheapest option, but if you’re a real nerd for this sort of thing you’ll love the boot’s almost unrivalled levels of adaptability.

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Altberg – The Yan Tan Boot

Want a strong lightweight hiking boot, with three-season characteristics? The Yan Tan, which contrary to what you might have heard is not an American hip-hop clan from the early 1990s, has an extremely durable upper made from a combination of Nubuk and Kevlar fabric. The design of the boot provides excellent ankle support, no matter how rough the terrain gets, while the ergonomic A-Forme allows the foot to take up a naturalistic alignment that supports the arch and instep while exercising.

The midsole has superb torsional resistance, and will stand up to intense flexing when the ground starts biting back. The sole possesses a shock absorbing mid-layer to give your heel extra protection when you’re really pounding the floor out on the trail. A waterproof and breathable lining rounds the Yan Tan off nicely. Definitely one to consider.

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Hanwag Sendero Mid GTX Surround

Last, but by no means least, is the Sendero Mid GTX from Hanwag. This lightweight number is highly breathable and waterproof, thanks to its Gore-Tex Surround technology, while its cemented construction means it’s 100% resoleable.

Hanwag Approach II GTX Shoe | First Look

While we’re talking up the positives on the Sendero, it’d be remiss not to mention how the flexible instep lacing with loops means a tight fit doesn’t come at the expense of all-important mobility. For a boot that’s suitable for everyday usage, leisure activities, and general hiking – this is a really good option. The Sendero stomps all over lowland terrain, and paths.

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