Best Walking Boots 2021

We all know how overwhelming it can be trying to find the perfect pair of hiking boots, there's just so much choice! Finding the perfect pair to support your feet and ankles is very important to ensure you're able to complete a long walk if desired, without any discomfort causing you to cut your walk short!

With all the restrictions in place throughout the past year, walking has been one of the few pleasures the nation has relied on for both entertainment and exercise. If you've grown fond of relaxing weekend walks and fancy picking up walking as a hobby, you'll be needing a good pair of walking boots to join you on your adventures to keep your feet comfy and blister free.

What to Look for When Purchasing Hiking Boots

Waterproof Protection

It's important to ensure your hiking boots are waterproof, you never know when it's going to rain whilst on your adventures, especially here in the UK! However, it's also important that they're breathable so that they not only stop the rain getting in, but also allow sweat to leave the shoes in order to keep your feet dry.

How The Boots Fit

The fit of your walking boots is crucial to avoid blisters and to ensure your feet are getting all the support they need as you don't want your walk being cut short or your future walks being postponed due to ill fitting shoes. You can read our guide on how to fit walking boots for more information on finding the perfect fit.

Which Terrain They'll Be Used For

Knowing what type of ground you are most likely to be walking on is very useful, when walking on flatter sturdier surfaces you can get away with a lightweight boot whereas if you're likely to be walking on a more uneven surface, for example up hills or mountains we would recommend a more durable leather boot.

Best Men's Walking Boots

1. Men's Bainsford Hiking Boots Peat

Men's Walking Boots.

Reasons to Buy:

+ Isotex waterproof footwear - seam sealed with internal membrane bootee liner

+ Hydropel water resistant technology

+ Deep padded collar and tongue for all day comfort

+ Lightweight rubber outsole featuring internal EVA shock pads for underfoot comfort and protection

2. Men's Samaris II Mid Walking Boots Black Granite

Men's Walking Boots.

Reasons to Buy:

+ Isotex waterproof footwear - seam sealed with internal membrane bootee liner

+ Hydropel water resistant technology

+ Deep padded neoprene collar and mesh tongue

+ New XLT sole unit for improved traction and self cleaning

Best Women's Walking Boots

3. Women's Clydebank Mid Walking Boots Navy Ash Rose

Women's Walking Boots.

Reasons to Buy:

+ Isotex waterproof footwear - seam sealed with internal membrane bootee liner

+ Hydropel water resistant technology

+ Waterproof suede and mesh upper

+ Lightweight rubber outsole featuring internal EVA shock pads for underfoot comfort and protection

4. Women's Samaris II Mid Walking Boots Azure Blue Briar

Women's Walking Boots.

Reasons to Buy:

+ Isotex waterproof footwear - seam sealed with internal membrane bootee liner

+ Hydropel water resistant technology

+ Deep padded neoprene collar and mesh tongue

+ New XLT sole unit for improved traction and self cleaning

Best Kid's Walking Boots

5. Kids' Kota Low Walking Shoes Granite Tulip

Kids Walking Boots.

Reasons to Buy:

+ Isotex waterproof footwear - seam sealed with internal membrane bootee liner

+ Hydropel water resistant technology

+ One piece upper for reduced risk of blisters, lightweight and great shelf appeal

+ EVA comfort footbed

6.Kids' Kota Low Walking Shoes Briar Lime Punch

Kids Walking Boots.

Reasons to Buy:

+ Isotex waterproof footwear - seam sealed with internal membrane bootee liner

+ Hydropel water resistant technology

+ One piece upper for reduced risk of blisters, lightweight and great shelf appeal

+ EVA comfort footbed