Berghaus Women’s Hillwalker Trek Gore-Tex Waterproof High Rise Hiking Boot Review

9.5 Total Score

Are you a big fan of lowland hiking? Check the hiking boots that will support your feet for years, even if you decide to step up your game at some point.


PROS:
  • They provide aggressive grip and efficient traction.
  • They are well padded and protect the ankle.
  • The footwear is reliable and takes the use for years

CONS:
  • The style could use some improvement and more feminine details
  • The boots are a better fit for lowland hiking


Women hikers who only focus on just one thing, taking the next and challenging trails, know that some hiking footwear features can get you to the top. When it comes to Berghaus Hillwalker Trek Gore-Tex Hiking Boot, the rough build and technical appearance perfectly depict what these boots indeed are: a long-lasting pair of boots to wear on all trails confidently.

Who is Berghaus?

Berghaus Limited is a British company born at the end of the 60s, by people who knew best about hiking and mountaineering.  Gordon Davis and Peter Lockey were the people who put their experience in mountaineering and climbing to good use, importing, and distributing outdoor products. It was only in 1972 when they have started to design and manufacture their products, creating the now trustworthy “mountain house” (Berghaus).

Today, Berghaus offers a great diversity of outdoor equipment and clothing, accessories and footwear for all sorts of outdoor activities, hiking included.

What details should we highlight?

Honestly, the Berghaus Hillwalker Trek Gore-Tex Hiking Boot may not stand out on the shelves, as their looks don’t quite catch your attention. The boots’ appearance isn’t unique or outstanding, but they compensate with their excellent build, features, and fitness for hiking.

Berghaus Hillwalker Trek Gore-Tex Hiking Boot is made with split leather and mesh that is abrasion-resistant. It’s a soft leather that conforms to the shape of your foot from first wear, so break-in is useless. One thing that will surprise most hikers is that the boots are lightweight and don’t need to break in despite the weather-beaten build. The soft suede makes them soft, but the rough body and features make them long-lasting. You can trust the footwear on both light and more technical hikes.

The boots come with Gore-Tex extended comfort membrane, so they will also maintain your feet dry after stepping in some puddles. Since it’s the Gore-Tex membrane, the breathability box is also checked so that sweat will escape from the boots. The ventilation is highly adequate, so your feet will stay dry throughout the entire outdoor experience. The mesh panels will improve ventilation, reducing the risk of bad smell inside the boots.

Since the boots are both breathable and waterproof, it makes sense that one would ask if the footwear is warm too. We should mention that the footwear will fit some warm woolen socks in the winter, keeping your feet warm in winter hikes, but dry in the summer.

Comfort is one of the selling points for these boots, and several features ensure quality. For instance, the Berghaus Hillwalker Trek Gore-Tex Hiking Boot com with padded sole reduces shock and impact on the foot even on rocky and uneven trails. It’s an Ortholite footbed that ensures comfortable and padded fit. It works very efficiently with the EVA midsole, for utmost comfort on rough and rocky trails.

It’s a traditional lace-up system with durable shoelaces and metal hooks so that you may tie the laces as tight/loose as you need for the best fit. The collar is padded and protects the ankle, but doesn’t cause sweat in the ankle area. The collar is higher in the front, allowing the ankle flexibility throughout hiking. The heel cup has a functional build, keeping the heel in place for efficiency.

The boots come with a roomy toe box, so you won’t feel discomfort in the toe area when climbing down the heel.

Grip and traction won’t pose any issues with the Berghaus Hillwalker Trek Gore-Tex Hiking Boot. They feature an Opti-Stud outsole that aggressively bites from all sorts of surfaces. The lugs aren’t very deep, but the pattern is well-thought, explaining the grip and traction. It’s a gum rubber sole for the boots, taking wear and tear for many hikes. Some have been using Berghaus footwear for decades until having to replace them.

Even if the looks aren’t the boots’ selling point, the blue stripe in all around the bottom outsole works excellent with the blue-spotted laces for a more attractive appearance.

We like a lot some things a lot but dislike some aspects. Which is which?

Even if Berghaus Hillwalker Trek Gore-Tex Hiking Boot doesn’t stand out with innovative technology or one-of-a-kind features, they bring to the table all the features you want hiking boots to have:

  • The suede upper is soft and waterproof
  • You don’t need to wait until wearing the boots when hiking, as they’re comfortable right away.
  • The boots feature mesh panels for better breathability
  • They keep your feet dry and warm, with minimal risk for sweaty and nasty smelling feet at the end of the day.
  • They provide aggressive grip and efficient traction.
  • They are well padded and protect the ankle.
  • They’re challenging but lightweight
  • The boots run true to size
  • The footwear is reliable and takes the use for years

We don’t consider that the flaws are significant, but it’s better that you have the complete picture and not have any nasty surprises after buying:

  • The style could use some improvement and more feminine details
  • The boots are a better fit for lowland hiking

Should they be your next pair of hiking boots?

Berghaus Hillwalker Trek Gore-Tex Hiking Boot doesn’t come with bells and whistles, but they stand out with the reliable performance, features for lowland hiking, and rugged construction, but with a lightweight profile. Will you remember them when you see them in-store? Probably not. Will you wear them for years after you buy them? Definitely yes. It’s all about what counts more for you in hiking boots.

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