Made from a robust yet lightweight suede, you can really enjoy the freedom of getting out there, with support exactly where you need it. The Berghaus Supalite II GTX is the lightest boot TGO expert Peter Macfarlane has tested recently and he found it a good minimalist boot.

There’s some padding at the ankle cuff, particularly round the side, but at the front there’s much less and the rear side of the top lace hooks are visible through the boot’s upper, so careful positioning of the tongue is necessary to make sure this is covered when knotting the laces. Even then there is a little discomfort from the ankle cuff. The rear of the top edge of the boot is cut low.Berghaus have decided to give these boots outsole an upgrade by using a Vibram® outsole for enhanced grip and comfort. This sole remains lightweight yet very sturdy making these an excellent pair of boots for exploring and enjoying the trails in the great outdoors. Waterproofing comes from a Gore-Tex Extended Comfort membrane. Combined with the 1.6mm-1.8mm leather, this kept the rain out on wet trips. WATERPROOF GUARANTEE Make the most of any day with dry comfy feet, thanks to the breathable GORE-TEX® Performance lining. Durability: Berghaus is known for producing high-quality outdoor gear, and their walking boots are no exception. They are designed to withstand rugged terrains and provide long-lasting performance, making them a reliable choice for hiking and walking.

Most reviewers commended the comfortable nature, however, they do run a bit large so keep this in mind when purchasing. The polyurethane midsole is bonded on to the uppers and has a shank running the full length of the boot to give stability. The outsole has two different densities of rubber, with the outer edges, heel and toe made from a harder compound.

The Terrebonne Outdry Ex Mid Shoe is quite high volume at the forefoot, though not as wide as some of the boots in the test. We found that, because of this, rather than flexing where you might expect, the Columbia boot mainly flexed forward of this, towards the front of the toe area, with the result that a little discomfort occurred where the fabric folded in to the big toe in particular at this point. It wasn’t significant, but may niggle after prolonged use. On wet trips, the Haglöfs boots kept the feet dry. As with most boots with a waterproof membrane, the Eclipse GT felt quite warm in all but the coolest days. The boots have Gore-Tex Performance Comfort waterproofing which, combined with the water-resistant properties of the Pittards leather, kept our feet dry during testing.