Hi-Tec Winter boots – the verdict

These St Anton Hi-Tec Winter boots seemed ideal for our countryside exploits. You can read the reveal post here. They’re made from premium leather, have Thinsulate insulation to trap in the heat and a sockliner for long-term comfort.

The snow boots felt wonderful when I tried them on but what was the verdict after testing them?

They arrived the day before a short break to Bruges. I decided to try them from the off but packed another pair of boots just in case. We traveled by car to Folkestone then took Eurotunnel to Calais with a drive to Bruges the other end. Other than a stop-off for coffee, very little walking was involved. The boots felt great at that point, it was like wearing slippers.

Once we’d dumped the bags off and eaten, we set off to see what Bruges had to offer. We walked for hours exploring what is a beautiful city full of medieval buildings, cobbled streets and canals. The Hi-Tec boots didn’t come off once, they were wonderful to walk in and felt snug. The laces didn’t need adjusting at any point either.

Little did I know I’d experience temperatures of -6 degrees while we were in Bruges! We were lucky we got to visit the Snow and Ice Sculpture Festival which this year is based on an interpretation of the new Disney film Frozen. We didn’t stay long as we didn’t want our toddler to get cold but great to test how warm the boots would keep my feet. They really did.

Back in the UK, there was quickly an opportunity to test the stability of the Hi-Tec boots in the wet. Again they were a pleasure to wear and I didn’t once lose my footing. I was disappointed they got muddy but as they’re waterproof they wiped clean.

These Hi-Tec St Anton 200 Winter Boots are fantastic, the verdict is I love them. They’re made of premium, soft but durable leather, they’re waterproof and the D-ring lacing is easy to secure. Thinsulate insulation keeps your feet warm (but not sweaty!) and the sockliner  provides underfoot cushioning.

The Hi-Tec St Anton 200 Winter boots are available in Chocolate/Taupe (pictured) and Black/Graphite priced £79.99. Delivery is free for UK orders over £30.

Disclaimer: We received a pair of Hi-Tec St Anton 200 waterproof boots for the purpose of this review. Opinions are our own.