Walking boots are one of the most important items of your outdoor kit. A good quality, well fitted walking boot can make the difference between an enjoyable day in the hills and a less pleasant experience.
Here at Tiso, we often get asked "What are the best walking boots you stock?" This is a hard question for any sales assistant, because the best walking boot for YOU will be very different to the best walking boot for the customer next to you. Choosing a new walking boot is a very individual task, you need to pick a boot that fits your specific foot shape.
Other factors to consider when choosing a new boot are, the type of walking you would like to do? And the amount of use you would like to get out of the boot? Are you planning on bagging Munro’s every weekend, daily dog walking or the occasional family hike?
To make this easier to digest, we have split our Top Pick boots into three categories, detailed below.
Lightweight Walking
Ideal for day walks, dog walking and hotter climates. These boots are light, waterproof and comfortable.
Midweight Walking and Backpacking
These type of boots are designed to be more durable and supportive (and are therefore heavier) than lightweight boots, and are intended for trips over moderate terrain. They are suitable for going cross country and venturing onto steeper and more rugged landscapes.
Top-End Boots
Top-end boots are designed for extended trips, big mountain days and long-term use. They are therefore generally heavier, more rigid, more supportive and durable than the previous types of footwear.
Lightweight Women's Walking Boots
Merrell Women's Moab Speed 2 Mid GORE-TEX Boots - £160
Engineered to elevate your outdoor adventures with exceptional comfort, durability and performance, the Moab Speed 2 Mids feature a GORE-TEX waterproof membrane lining for ultimate protection from the elements that is helpfully breathable for long day's out on trails.
Equipped with reinforced toe caps and heel counters, as well as Vibram Megagrip outsoles, experience traction on wet and dry surface for confident grip with every step
Berghaus Women's Expeditor Trek 2.0 Walking Boots - £130
The Women's Expeditor Trek 2.0 Walking Boots from Berghaus is a classic suede walking boot designed to offer essential protection on fells, dales, hills and mountain trails.
The AQ waterproof membrane ensures your feet stay dry and the EVA midsole complete with a Berghaus Ortholite® Low Level Hike footbed and OPTISTUD® outsole provide much-needed support comfort and durabilty.
Scarpa Women's Terra GORE-TEX Walking Boots - £210
An outstanding bestseller here at Tiso, the Scarpa Terras offer straight-out-of-the-box comfort with improved ankle cushioning that maintains natural movement, a GORE-TEX® lining to keep the elements at bay, and a new Vibram® Energy II sole unit for enhanced durability, stability and traction needed for muddy trails and uphill ascents.
Midweight Women's Walking Boots
Salomon Women's Quest 4 GORE-TEX Boots - £200
The Women's Quest 4 GORE-TEX Boots from Salomon are all about optimum comfort with technologies specifically designed to offer you walking comfort in a lightweight and waterproof boot.
The Quest 4s are light and cushioned yet supportive enough for backpacking or longer treks, they will help to keep your feet happy while you're on the move.
Salewa Women's Mountain Trainer Mid GORE-TEX Walking Boots - £220
Ideal for all kinds of mountain terrain, the Women's MTN Mid GORE-TEX Boot will give you excellent protection and support. The highly wear-resistant upper and GORE-TEX® lining will keep your feet dry and protected from the rough terrain.
The mid height of the boot gives your foot that bit of extra support you will need when tackling uneven ground, with a Flex Collar so you maintain natural movement at the ankles.
Lowa Women's Renegade Evo GORE-TEX Mid Hiking Boots - £220
The Lowa Renegade GORE-TEX Mids feature sturdy uppers of nubuck leather combined with a clever stitching design and an innovative sole construction, and are a classic among multifunctional boots that can be called into duty for a wide variety of needs yet is outstandingly suitable for hikes on groomed trails or paths.
The GORE-TEX® lining keeps the boot absolutely waterproof and offers the best and most comfortable temperature regulation with an all-new Vibram® sole to provide ulimate cushioning and superior traction on paths and trails.
Top-End Women's Walking Boots
Scarpa Women's Ranger Active Lite GORE-TEX Walking Boots - £230
Designed with a women's-specific fit in mind, the Scarpa Ranger Active Lites offer a GORE-TEX® lining for ultimate waterproofing and a Viscoflex Activ fit combined with a Hi-flex mid sole to ensure you experience comfort and support whilst maintaining a natural flex in the ankles on hill walks and backpacking treks.
Meindl Women's Meran GORE-TEX Walking Boots - £270
Part of Meindl's Comfort-Fit range for hikers with slightly wider feet, the Merans ensure a supportive, easy fit with enhanced naturally rolling movement. The wider base means more surface area to stand on for increased support, reduced pressure and more capacity for movement.
Together with the GORE-TEX® lining to seal out the elements, these walking boots are great for light hikes and trails year round.
Zamberlan Women's Ultra Lite GORE-TEX RR Walking Boots - £240
Exceedingly lightweight and comfortable boots great for adventure-filled walks and treks from spring to autumn, the Lite Ultras are made with one-piece full grain leather uppers for superior performance in harsh conditions.
One of Zamberlan's most popular walking boots, the Ultra Lites feature a GORE-TEX® Performance Comfort lining that offers not only waterproof protection, but high breathability, too.
