Brasher 2010 Preview

We've already told you about Brasher's revised Supalite lightweight walking boot for next year, but the company's been busy with other Brasher models for 2010 and we thought you might appreciate a quick run through what's new.

Supalite II

A quick recap, the lightweight Supalite gets new leather, a new sole unit, redesigned lacing and, significantly, a new, slightly less eccentric look, Brasher says 'It's now a more balanced looking boot'.  Here it is...



New Mountain Walking Boot - Kanaga GTX

The new Kanaga's a bit of a departure for Brasher, it's a B1-rated, crampon-compatible winter boot with a complete leather uppers. The 2.2-2.4mm oiled Numuck leather is tough, but supple for comfort and there's memory foam in the high-cut collar and cuff for the same reason. Locking lacewear adds convenience and there's a waterproof Gore-Tex liner.


The sole is a Vibram Foura unit with EVA cushioning in the mid-sole for shock absorption. Weight is a very reasonable 1600 grammes for a pair of size 9 and the whole boot has a quality look and feel to it. Should appeal to anyone who likes Brasher's generous fit and is looking for a winter walking boot. The price is set to be £155, which is highly competitive for a full-on winter mountain walking boot.

Value Boot - Tacana GTX

The Tacana GTX - yes, the names have gone all Daktari - is a fabric hill-walking boot that's aimed at being great value. That means a Gore-Tex liner, the new Brasher Hypergrip sole with PU mid-sole and EVA inserts and a 1.6-1.8mm suede upper. A simple webbing lacing system looks good and should hold the foot securely in place. Price is sub-£100 at £95 in both men's and women's versions.



Multi-Active Shoes - Krypton GTX

The new Krypton's intended to do a double job as a low level trail shoe that can also be worn in an urban setting. It looks neat with Nubuck leather uppers, Gore-Tex liner and gets a grippy outsole and an EVA mid-sole with a TPU plate. All high tec stuff and it does look neat in the flesh. Price £95.



Then there's the Krypton's brother, the Xenon GTX which uses the same sole chassis, but has a mesh and Nubuck leather upper, which saves weight - down to 874 grammes per pair compared to 922g for the Krypton. And of course, there's the ubiquitous Gore-Tex liner. Price is £90.


Finally  there's an unlined warm weather-friendly shoe called the Argon, which sells for £65, has the same chassis, but no lining, just a suede and mesh upper, but still the same memory foam padding as its two more expensive stablemates.



All the footwear above will be in the shops early in 2010. For the current Brasher range see www.brasher.co.uk