Mammut Men's Brecon III GTX Walking Boot

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On the whole I really do like these, they’ve kept my feet dry and supported when it mattered, and I foresee using them as my main boots for a good few more years yet hopefully! My old Karrimors have been demoted to the cupboard but I’ll still keep them for emergency use.

Insole: Bootmakers usually skimp on insoles. Getting a specialist insole is a great way to enhance comfort and stability. I have noticed that because of the lugs and the spacing, the tread does get a bit clogged up with mud and stones so this needs to be scraped out maybe more than usual, but this is a minor inconvenience really.

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Lacing: A good lacing system runs smoothly and enables precise, bespoke adjustment to your foot shape. Upper: Traditional leather uppers have minimal stitching and are renowned for being long-lasting and bombproof. Synthetic uppers have no break-in time, are lighter with enhanced flex and breathability, and can be vegan-friendly. We ended up going through the Dartford Tunnel to Lakeside and the Go Outdoors there (at the time this was the nearest one, there is now one in Canterbury) and set about boring her half to death while I debated between 3 pairs of boots I quite liked. I knew I wanted to get a leather boot as these are on the whole more durable and tend to be easier to clean (though only if they are not made of a load of different panels!)

Outsole: The outsole provides traction via a tread pattern of rubber cleats and lugs. Deep and widely spaced lugs provide won't get clogged with mud. A deep heel breast aids braking power in descents. Hiking boot care Tongue: A padded tongue provides improved comfort. And a gusseted tongue fully attached to the uppers offers better protection from water and debris. Mammut’s Brecon uses a durable 2.2mm high quality, waxed suede leather and is available in sizes 6.5 – 12 and 13.

After eventually deciding on the Mammuts over the incredibly comfortable Scarpa Terras, I set about not even using them for a while and instead still took my old Karrimors on my Toubkal trip in 2013. However, in September in Snowdonia I took these boots as a bit of a baptism of fire to break them in properly. Fit: Everyone's feet are shaped differently. Your best bet is to try for size in a shop. Aim for a secure, comfy fit at the heel and space in the toe box for your toes to splay.