We recommend for: Great Walk-style tramps, day tramping and trail walking. What we like: Very comfortable, tough uppers What we don’t like: Shallow sole tread 1164g Overview and features: This boot has a comfortable maximalist-style sole, with an integrated rand, a hard-wearing nubuck leather upper and a TimberDry waterproof/breathable liner. The boots have a large percentage of recycled […]
About the author
Mark Watson
Wilderness gear editor Mark Watson divides his workdays between graphic design, writing and photography. His passion for tramping, climbing, cycling and storytelling has taken him all over Aotearoa and the world in search of great trails, perfect moves and epic light. He has published four books and his photographs have featured in numerous publications. Especially motivated by long distance travel, he has tramped Te Araroa and cycled from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego.
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
A tale of adventure and tragedy
Mt Peel, Kahurangi National Park
A lofty location for Brass Monkey
The trail of the tenacious
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