BerghausMen's Hillmaster Ii Gore-tex Tech Hiking Boot | Classic Design | Waterproof | Breathable

Only had them a short while but easily the best I've owned. Not had Berghaus before and I'm a fairly wide 11 with a bunion to boot (boom boom) and these fit perfectly even with a medium thick pair of winter socks. I gave them a dose of dubbin to start with as I've found my feet put a bit of extra stress on the middle bits at the front. I think they call them the withers, but that also might just be a part of a horse that I've heard and always wondered about.Since buying they've endured rain, sleet, floods, snow and severe ice (in just a week !!!) and are absolutely great. Had to negotiate a freezing puddle about 4 inches deep for 20-30 yards and I could hear my boots mocking the attempt at the puddle to wet my socks. Bone dry, so sturdy, extremely comfy (would wear them as slippers except I can't afford to get divorced) and a really thick strong sole. Great buy.

These are good, solid boots, with plenty of room in them for wearing multiple sock layers.I've been wearing them out in the very wet conditions that the UK has been living with, and they have kept my fight perfectly dry (although I did add some extra layers of Nikwax before first use). Paired with a good set of gaiters, and you should have toasty, dry feet.They are comfortable, but a bit heavier than the boots that I have been using over the past few years. That said, they are much more solid and sturdy, and offer much better grip, so it's a trade-off that I've been happy to make.I would, without hesitation, recommend these boots to any serious walker. They are true to size, so make sure that you order the correct size allowing for a couple of pairs of socks.Really pleased with them.

A good all round boot. Comfortable, waterproof and supportive. Leather seems to be good quality, doesn’t soak up too much water and dries out quickly.I found the fit to be generous, so added a 3mm volume reducer insole and still have space for thick walking socks. They aren’t the sort of snug foot hugging fit you get with a pair of Salamons or similar, more of a traditional fit.Only downsides so far are the low cut heel and the lack of rubber protection over the toes. You need to be a bit careful crossing stream otherwise it’s easy to get water into them. Walking in rocky terrain quickly scuffs up for toe box.I’d describe them as a decent year round hill walking boot, but less suitable for use in the mountains particularly if you’ve got stream crossing or wet ground to cross.

I’m a professional dog Walker so I can be hard on my boots. These boots are performing perfectly! I’ve broken them in slowly and now they are comfy. Totally waterproof which is rare nowadays. Great construction and materials. Far better than modern outer fabrics treated with waterproof chemical layers as they never last. Very grippy and easy to clean. These boots are great! You get what you pay for on this occasion. Cheers.

Always wary of new boots but these proved on rugged N Yorkshire terrain to be well up to the job. Sturdy, grippy soles, great fit. Walked many miles with no discomfort

No worries with breaking in (zero blisters), warm, comfortable and 100% waterproof. I've done over 500k steps in these and I'd happily buy another pair. Great boots.

Good looking boots, and reassuringly rugged looking as well, I am sure they would be durable but unfortunately I'll never get to find out.They're nice enough looking that you'd probably be able to get away with wearing these in work at all but the most formal of workplaces, which is also a plus.Unfortunately I had to return mine though, as after wearing them just at my desk for just a few hours, my feet started to hurt so much that I decided that they weren't for me and had to return them.Someone with tougher feet may appreciate these more than I did!

Fantastic boots. Superbly comfortable and very robust for the kind of rough terrain I regularly walk in. Can't fault them.