Comfort & Fit: "A little harsh at first but didn't need much breaking in and I'd forgotten about it after a few miles. They're quite narrow, but the internal leather lining is luxurious and very comfortable."

Performance: "I found the deep cleated sole unit best suited to softer going than rock and felt the mid flex midsole and lower ankle cuff bore this out, making them less versatile overall than the third placed Meindl."

Verdict: "The 2008 version of this classic model is best suited to the softer ground of the Dales, Beacons or Dartmoor. Nice and light though and a good price.