There is only one colour available, but it is a warm tan with brown accents and branding. There is a higher heel than some other walking boots, but still a good amount of grip on the outsole. The word ‘improvements’ is guaranteed to make brand fans shudder, but in this case, it’s all good with the main change being a switch to more reliably grippy Vibram rubber for the outsoles of the Hillmaster and Supalite, but with no change to the distinctive mud-friendly, anti-clogging studded sole. And there’s no increase in price either. Of course the continuation of the actual boots doesn’t mitigate the basic sadness of saying goodbye to a long-established, iconic brand that arguably created the first genuinely innovative lightweight outdoor boot when Chris Brasher combined running shoe technology with the high-ankled format after suffering serious blisters while walking the roof of Wales in traditional boots.

Looks like a Fellmaster, smells like a Fellmaster, but has Berghaus branding. Note the explanatory Brasher swing-tags and distinctive branding. Brasher Brand Dead! Altberg is another top-scoring boot brand from our survey. Its roots were laid in Richmond, North Yorkshire, in 1989, and its factory is still there today – as well as a second in Italy. The boots are handmade and the fit is something members seemed to like, awarding Altberg the full five stars in this category. Survey respondents loved that they could buy boots in half sizes and various widths - suiting those with both wide and narrow feet. A premium leather upper shields the foot with durable protection while the waterproof E-Vent membrane keeps feet cool and dry. It prevents sweat build-up and keeps moisture out of the interior environment by allowing air to circulate throughout the shoe, while also keeping water out. This enables users to move and explore with confidence, even in wet weather conditions such as rain and snow.When buying Waterproof Boots, the quality of the product is going to be one of the factors that you really scrutinise before you commit to buying.

Price – as you’d expect the price of a product can be an instantly recognisable factor on what sort of quality you can expect. Whoever came up with the phrase “you get what you pay for” pretty much hit the nail on the head. Whilst it’s not always the case and there are many bargains to be had, you can as a general rule, expect the higher priced products to offer better quality than a the cheapest option. We’ll dive into the price of Brasher Women’s Country Master Walking Boots in more detail in a moment. This shoe is a more rugged women’s boot that mimics other styles. At the same time, it does this while still looking attractive and not too masculine. One additional step I would take from the first time you wear your leather hiking boots outside would be to take time to clean and protect them properly. Just as you would polish a pair of good leather shoes with shoe polish and a brush, you should do the same for your hiking boots – especially if you have chosen a lovely fine suede pair like my Brasher Country Masters. This will make sure that they last as long as possible. a few comments about the sizing and them running narrower than expected, but this is rare. Then there are those that highlight issues with parts coming away, such as the D-rings for the laces. Using the table: Survey (conducted in March and April 2021) is based on data from 3,118 Which? members who own walking boots bought since 2016. ‘-’ = there isn’t enough data. Average price paid is based on the mean amount members paid for their footwear. Customer score is based on satisfaction and whether members would recommend the brand. Zamberlan walking bootsThere are however some methods that you can use to determine a product’s quality without needing to physically have it. The big story from Berghaus is that from later this year, the Brasher Boot brand will cease to exist in its current form some 36-odd years after founder Chris Brasher began development of the revolutionary lightweight hiking boot that bore his name, however the good news for Brasher boot fans is that key models will still be available as part of the Berghaus footwear range and will mostly likely carry some form of Brasher branding too we’re guessing. While some of the comments about loops coming off might suggest a decline in quality, it seems more likely that these issues are rare faults. Therefore, these Brasher boots should still be the tough, reliable option for women that are loyal to this brand. The downside to buying online is that you can’t actually get hold of the product to try it out first.