Brasher Brown Men's Country Master Waterproof Leather Walking Boots with Vibram Outsole, Men's Hiking Boots, Men's Outdoor and Recreational Footwear

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Since then the brand’s produced a succession of seminal brown leather boots including the best-selling Hillmaster, relaunched as the Hillmaster II in 2013 and the ultra-lightweight Supalite. At the same time, a succession of fabric boots and, in particular, mostly fabric approach shoes have flopped repeatedly, all of them slightly ‘wrong’ in the same way as Marks and Spencer’s attempts at trendy fashion designs.

Boots like the top-selling Hillmaster II GTX, the Supalite II GTX and Fellmaster GTX will still exist, but with Berghaus branding along with subtle improvements. The basics remain the same: the boots will continue to be produced in the same factories, will still use the excellent UK-tanned, permanently waterproof Pittards WR100X leather and will use the same last, so the fit will be identical. 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.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. Looks like a Fellmaster, smells like a Fellmaster, but has Berghaus branding. Note the explanatory Brasher swing-tags and distinctive branding. Brasher Brand Dead! And what you may not know, is that both brands are part of the same Pentland Group of companies and are even based in the same building in Washington, Tyne and Wear. That’s why we’ve pulled together this list of key factors for Brasher Women’s Country Master Walking Boots below, to help you choose if it’s the right product for you and your budget.

So why the shift? In short, the Brasher brand was, in business terms, ‘unsustainable’. It had a substantial share of the leather boot market, but its fabric boots and approach shoes simply never took off. Meanwhile Berghaus sells lots of its Explorer fabric boots, but has never had much success with leather. The Brasher Country Master Hiking Boots are an interesting choice for any woman in need of a strong walking boot that isn’t a unisex option. Choosing leather boots over other materials is a personal choice. You can do all types and distances of hiking in either these days, and so your decision will be totally based on personal preference and comfort. If you like the feel/look of leather over textile then that’s all you need to know. Good hiking boots are an investment, so spend some time doing your research and trying on lots of different pairs. Remember that different brands produce boots with different fits and styles, and don’t be pushed to one particular boot based just on looks. And if you choose leather hiking boots then give yourself plenty of time before your first day hike to break them in. This should be fine for walks in the summer months. There is also high praise for the immediate comfort and long life span, with a couple of people saying their old pairs lasted 20-25 years.

Breaking in Leather Hiking Boots

The star here is the premium leather upper, which should provide plenty of support and waterproofing. You also get a lace-up closure to the ankle via metal hooks, a PU footbed with cushioning, and an E-vent system for breathability.