Comments on: Review of Brasher Supalite II GTX Walking Boots [updated]

By: Luke

Luke — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 22:41:04 +0000

Brasher boots sold their soul years ago. They are trading on a old reputation .If it was a new company, people would not speak so highly of them .

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mycountryside.org.uk » Review: Keen Men’s Targhee II Walking Shoes — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:59:15 +0000

[...] or walking shoes? Until recently I would have said hiking boots — I have a pair of much loved Brasher Supalite II GTX boots, which I wear on most hikes. I also have an old pair of North Face waterproof shoes (now [...]

By: Dr O Meth-Cohn

Dr O Meth-Cohn — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:35:19 +0000

I’ve had Brasher Supalites since they first appeared and have gone through several pairs, being a regular hill walker.
I must say that they do not last as long as they used to. Furthermore, the initial comfort isn’t as good as it used to be and the waterproofing of my latest pair has only lasted 18 months. Is this due to cheaper manufacture in China [originally they were UK made and later in Portugal, if I remember correctly]?
I contacted Brasher and they insisted there was no change …….. the wearer knows all, I say.
Maybe that explains the Supalite II GTX bit! let’s hope so or another excellent British product will disappear down the economic plughole. Walkers show there opinions with their feet!

By: christopher fearn

christopher fearn — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 07:13:48 +0000

I use these boots for working in the landscapeing industry fitting decking fencing and tiering gardens and as i have artheritis in one of my ankles i need something comfy and supportive.
I stand all day and work constantly in a muddy garden and find that these are the best pair of boots i have ever worn but they only last about 2 years
if you break this down in real costs i wear them about 35-40 hours a week 48 weeks a year which is about 1.50 per week and less than 3p per hour and as i dont think many ramblers or hikers punish the boots in this fashion i think they are the best value of any boot, as matter of interest i am on my forth pair of these fine boots and will use them all my working life

By: James

James — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:21:10 +0000

I had similar thoughts about my supalite GTX boots. Comfortable, nice soft leather lined, however after 2 years of very occasional country walks in them and virtually no wear on the soles, these soles just came away from the boot. I tried a shoe repairer and then tried Shoe Goo glue to fix them but nothing worked. Very dissapointed and I shall not be buying Brasher again.