HI-TEC Tec Storm Waterproof Walking Boot Mens Boots

I bought a pair of these back in 2018, regular almost daily light use up until around a year ago when I began walking back & forth to work every weekday, averaging 12-14k steps a day, before the sole finally wore out. Easily my favourite pair of boots in decades & I'm a 6ft1" 18 stone guy so they've taken a lot of punishment, hill-walking, mosh-pit at festivals, they've seen a lot or action and always been comfortable, great fit & the waterproofing has proven reliable. Replacing them today & so glad I could find the same boot is still being made. There are some harder wearing or more waterproof boots but you'd have to pay substantially more, for an everyday boot these are incredible.

I ordered my first pair of these shoes in December 2022. I have worn them every day since, but only recently have I started to experience delamination of the sole. That's two and a half years of wear. Almost everyday day. Now, walking boots, specifically for walking, aren't generally worn everyday. They are used for day hikes, camping trips, and as such, if maintained/waterproofed, can last many, many years. But I require wide fitting shoes. For work commutes, camping trips, and hiking. Two and a half years for daily use shoes? And for under £40? I think in that respect, they are an absolute bargain. Comfortable to wear, firm sole, and breathable. And very good in wet conditions. Very happy, and so I have bought a second pair in 2025. Yes, unless you are walking in the hills or on mud, the soles are are a bit hard, which means that wet city streets and ice can be a bit precarious. But still great value for money.

### Update 3 ### OK, several years ago I reviewed 'another variant' of these boots which after a promising start failed leaking badly after 2 months and 250-300 km moderate use. I bought this 'newer model' in November without realising that they were a 'variant' of the model I had previously tried, and it appears that improvements have been made since my initial experience. So having bought this newer pair, I have now covered nearly 900km (according to my Garmin device records) on varying terrain and surfaces, including a month walking over North Harris & Lewis. So that's 875km in 5 months. Again, they fitted me well and to date remain comfortable & waterproof, while the soles remain grippy and hard wearing. Recently, I have noticed signs of the sole starting to separate from the uppers ** slightly ** , and in the same location as the previous pair. However this is not nearly as bad as the earlier model, especially given the additional hard milage I have put on this pair. I bought this newer pair on special offer at just under £40 and for that money I have no complaints this time around. In fact, I've just bought a second pair which says everything? So a thumbs up and a solid 4 stars this time round. 👍 ### Update 2 ### Finally found out where the water is coming in and it's the same on both boots - the sole is coming away from the uppers on the outside at the front of each boot. VERY disappointed after less than 2 months and around 250-300 km. They are really comfortable boots which makes it all the more galling. Rating amended accordingly & will contact supplier &/or HiTec to see what their view is. ## Update ## Over a month later at an average of 10km/day and I can say these are just as comfortable and wearing well EXCEPT they are NOT waterproof. At best I would describe them as water resistant but it doesn't take much for your feet to get soaked. Other than that they are no less comfortable to walk in but less than 10 minutes on short wet grass is all it takes. Frustrating because other than that they are holding up well. # Original review # They fit me well and I have plenty of toe room. So far, they are confortable and appear to be waterproof as claimed. For the money I have no complaints whatsoever and am considering getting a second pair.

very good quality. comfy fit.

At first, I was pleased with these boots - they were good value and very comfortable from day one. However, after just a few months of use, I found that the front 'toe bumper' area was wearing out and consisted of a very thin layer of rubbery material glued to suede, rather than a proper layer of rubber that you will find on other boots. The toe bumper may 'look the part' but does not provide any durability or protection. After a few more months of light use, I noticed that the sole of one boot was becoming detached at the front. I've now owned the boots for almost 12 months and the other sole is becoming detached. They are now unusable because of the likelihood of complete failure during a walk and also due to the increased risk of tripping on a detached sole (not funny on striding edge!). I would like to emphasise that the boots have had only light use - if you check on the photographs I've included you will see that the soles are not very worn. I cannot recommend these boots - very disappointed in a brand that in the past I've sworn by. Will avoid in future.

The boots are good quality for the price ,they fit well and are very light , the soles are good and grip well on wet surfaces. These are my second pair of these boots , the first pair are still in use and after a year are still useable . I was going to try a more expensive brand but why take the chance when the originals have been so good . They have proven to be comfortable and well insulated, not too hot in the summer and warm in the winter . Edit... This is now the third pair of these boots , they replace the previous pair that have been in daily use . The boots are not waterproof but you have to consider the price you are paying . In winter, when the dog walks are muddy for most of the time ,I have a pair of expensive boots that are completely water tight and very sturdy but that performance comes at a price (£300) so it would be unfair to expect that degree of performance for a boot at this price . These boots are light and comfortable, they last about a year for me with daily use of about three miles over rough terrain . They look smart and do the job very well . The previous pairs have been UK size 10 , but this time I have gone for the wide fitting in size 9 . They fit well and are comfortable... you just have less colour choice .

I purchased these boots 12 months ago, mainly for dog walking in fields, woodland areas, and on forestry tracks. I found them to be very comfortable boots, and was initially delighted with my purchase. After around 6 months of fairly light usage, I have experienced the same problems as some other reviewers - the boots started to leak significantly when walking through wet grass, and after 10 months the soles have separated at the toe on both boots. I'm very disappointed - I really liked the fitting, weight and appearance of these boots, but they are simply not up to the job I purchased them for. If you plan on only using them on hard surfaces in dry weather, they may suit your needs very well, but if you want them for all year round use & going off road, I really couldn't recommend them.

I bought these following a hip replacement (in my 40's) and wanted to get into some power-walking across country, especially during 3rd lockdown. My Wellies had split from over-use so considering the miles I do each day I invested in these. Currently wearing them each morning for a circa. 4 mile walk. The build quality is very good, clearly well made, stitched and seamed. The tongue is sewn into the upper behind the laces, so should be truly waterproof in a couple of inches of muddy puddles. The grip underfoot is exceptional, even on wet mud, where I would previously slip in trainers, my feet now grip the ground well. The ankles are high and provide good ankle support. My only slight gripe is that like most Hi-Tec's, the boot is solid and although very comfortable, there isn't much give or bend in the middle, so I tend to clump down the road a little - but some might say that is the whole point of a supportive boot. Came with spare laces, giving me the choice of black or orange - sounds garish but actually look pretty cool. Overall, very pleased with these so far and I would definitely recommend them

Avevo già acquistato in passato degli scarponi della Hi-Tec, che pur essendo molto comodi non erano impermeabili. Ho voluto provare questo nuovo modello e ne sono decisamente soddisfatto, hanno un rapporto qualità prezzo incredibile. Dopo averli usati per una decina di escursioni, posso dire che i materiali sono resistenti e le cuciture ben fatte. La soletta interna è di una schiuma morbida e confortevole, la suola ha il giusto compromesso tra rigidità (per non sentire troppo le asperità del terreno) e flessibilità. Usati anche sotto la pioggia intensa per un paio di volte, i piedi sono rimasti perfettamente asciutti.

Acheter pour mon fils qui chausse du 50 et qui travaille dans la sécurité, chaussures adaptées à la marche longue et au intempéries, nickel

These are replacements for a previous pair of Hi-Tec boots which gave me excellent service for many years. They are exceedingly comfortable and I am expecting many years of hard wearing use.

Great service, quality product, well worth the investment!

Verkar vara av bra kvalitet. Passar ok- Har normalt 42, men med lite grövre strumpor, hade jag behövt gå upp en storlek. Kan tänka mig köpa denna sko igen. Behöver impregnering för att vara täta.