Price: £124.99

Weight: 425.2g

These boots were unbelievably comfortable. As soon as I put them on, I could tell I was going to like them. You can see why they won the Best Footwear at Wanderlust magazine’s Gear of the Year Awards 2015.

They might not be the most aesthetically pleasing boots in the world, but you won’t care when you’re comfortably strolling over uneven terrain without feeling the rocks beneath your feet.

Even on the first wear, I didn’t experience any blisters whatsoever.

The chunky sole of the shoe – with its trademark Keen tread – felt grippy on slippery surfaces. They are also covered in a waterproof outer layer that kept the rain from soaking my socks.

The only downside was the laces kept coming undone, probably because they are new and slippery.

The Durand come in both a low ankle and mid length version. We think the low version is ideal for summer. You could easily stuff them in your bag from a weekend away camping.

Best for… summer hill walking and strolls on the beach

3.5 out of 5

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