Whether an ambitious mountain hike, glacier crossing or tent tour: the Lowa Ticam Evo GTX (women's model: Lavena Evo GTX) impresses with its versatility. Despite its high weight (1680 g), it is very comfortable to wear thanks to the rounded sole and the flexible shaft in the walking direction - which offers plenty of lateral support. Price: 300 euros.

The Lowa Ticam Evo GTX trekking boot impressed us: despite the stable ankle support, the shaft offers freedom of movement in the walking direction. In combination with the smooth rolling behaviour, the comfortable boot seems lighter than it actually is (1640 g/pair in size 8.5)...