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Brasher Hillmaster Classic GTX

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DB
Reviewed: 24 May 2008

NOT AS GOOD AS THE OLD HILLMASTER GTX

Sole harder than previous models. General durability. Good for scrambling.

Leaks around the rand, tongue lower than previous.

From 1998 to 2002 i had three pairs which i wore out through use. Then the design changed and with it went my confidence, now leaks after a moderately wet day on the hill (which i'd never experienced from the original design). A winning performer changed for the worse.

Score breakdown

Performance:

2.0

Reliability:

2.0

Value:

3.0

David Biggins
Reviewed: 24 November 2005

COMFORTABLE REASONABLY PRICED BOOT

Amazingly comfortable out of the box.
Price not too bad.
The anti-clogging sole seems to work well.

Sole lacks grip on some surfaces compared to some boots I've worn. Wet stiles and rock particularly.
Waterproof membrane makes boots a bit sweaty in summer (but not too bad).

I bought these about 18 months ago and have done a few hundered miles in them. They are well made and very comfortable. The comfort does seem to come at the price of having less support than a boot using stiffer leather though.

I'm not too convinced about the need for a waterproof membrane in a leather boot, it does make them a bit hot in summer. However not enough to be a major problem.

Score breakdown

Performance:

3.0

Reliability:

3.0

Value:

3.0

Steve Bevan
Reviewed: 27 June 2005

AN ALL ROUND COMFORTABLE BOOT

Needed no wearing in, very comfortable and waterproof. Had no problems in 5 years.

Welt has tended to come away from the leather in certain places.

Excellant value for money.

Score breakdown

Performance:

4.0

Reliability:

4.0

Value:

4.0

Simon Alderson
Reviewed: 27 June 2005

GOOD COMFORTABLE BOOT

Good stiff sole, and the anti-clog outsole works superbly. They will take a good thrashing.

I am a little disappointed as after just 2.5 years the fabric lining has come away from the leather pad at the back of the heel which has left them a little uncomfortable now, which is a real shame as I was finding them really good.

Really good entry level boot that could so easily be improved with one minor tweak

Score breakdown

Performance:

3.0

Reliability:

2.0

Value:

3.0

Dick Barrett
Reviewed: 27 May 2005

A GOOD, COMFORTABLE, AFFORDABLE BOOT.

Affordable, durable and comfortable.
Good lacing system.
They take the knocks and scrapes of walking and scrambling well.
I find they give my feet and ankles ample support.

Get a bit hot in the summer; I get around this by taking them off when I stop for lunch and let my feet and boots air a bit.

After three years of regular use the weltsa are begining to come unwelded where the crease across the toe meets the welt on the inside of the foot.

A durable, comfortable, affordable boot that represents excellent value for money. I am seriously considering buying another pair soon.

Score breakdown

Performance:

4.0

Reliability:

4.0

Value:

4.0

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