From waterproof versions to leather designs, we put women’s walking boots to the test to find the best for every adventure

• The best women’s waterproof jackets, reviewed and rated

A great pair of walking boots will get you outdoors in any weather. While you can get away with wearing trainers for a stroll in the park, more exciting, hilly terrain (or just walking through mud or in rain) calls for a proper pair of walking boots.

They’ll keep you warm and dry, support your ankles and give you a decent grip underfoot. It’s worth investing in a quality pair that fit well, and they’ll last years if you look after them. Here are the best hiking boots, tested and rated.

Best overall:
Lowa Renegade EVO GTX
_{£220 at Lowa}

Best leather boots:
Vasque St Elias
_{From £152.17 at Amazon}

Best fabric boots:
Aku Ultra Light Original GTX
_{From 140 at Aku}

Best summer boots:
Keen Terradora II Waterproof
_{From £62.50 at Keen}

Best for technical terrain:
Scarpa Mescalito TRK Pro GTX
_{£228 at Trekitt}