I am terrible at buying things which I actually need and walking boots are one of those things which have been on my ‘to buy’ list for ages yet somehow I just find myself buying heels instead. So when Trespass got in touch about their summer hiking range, I knew exactly what I needed. I must make a girly admission; I chose these boots purely because of the colour, isn’t that terrible? However they also have some great practical points to them, like the capped toes to protect my tootsies and the waterproof fabric. The high style around my ankle felt slightly unusual at first, but it definitely adds some vital support when walking over uneven terrain. The laces were easy to tie up and adjust to fit your feet snugly and the sole felt sturdy and comfortable to walk in. Of course, I love the design and the purple makes them a little bit girlier- I can’t pretend that walking boots are in any way sexy, but these ones are at least something a little bit different!

I was worried that I would be too hot wearing these boots in the recent heat but I was pleasantly surprised that I didn’t overheat. Thanks to the glorious weather, I wasn’t able to to test the waterproof capabilities of the boots but given how good the rest of the quality is, I don’t doubt that these boots are a great all-round product. Most importantly, after a few hours walking, I didn’t have any blisters. I hate the concept that new shoes need breaking in – if they are any good, they should be comfortable straight away in my opinion and these definitely were. All in all, these boots were good quality, good value and, as a bonus. prettier than most walking boots.