After the worst winter weather in 31 years for many of us, we thought you might like some advice on sprucing up your leather walking boots, so they're in tip top condition for spring.

Firstly, take out the footbed and rinse with cold water, also rinse the inside of the boot to remove debris. Wash the outside of the boot with cold water, use a soft toothbrush to clean cleats and D-rings, wipe away surface water with a cloth and allow to dry naturally, do not dry by direct heat as this will damage the upper material and midsole. Treat whilst damp with brasher conditioning to nourish the leather. Nubuck/suede/fabric boots should be treated with brasher protector spray.

Follow these easy steps and your boots will be ready for many more miles on the hill.

We recently had an email from Kevin who wore his brasher Towa GTX for a trek to Everest base camp...

"I recently took part in a 17 day trek from Kathmandu to Everest base camp, for this I required a new pair of boots. I've not had a good all round pair since my first and that's almost 20 years ago. My final choice was the brasher Towa GTX - comfortable, breathable, warm and an excellent grip. Perfect for the varied conditions encountered.
Thanks for making a dream trip that little bit more comfortable."

The Spring is here, the mountains are waiting and the new Kanaga GTX® is now in-store.

GT, product and gear tester for Trail magazine, already had his hands (or feet!) on a pair of these pre-xmas and shares his experience with you.

"With a swing of my leg, the edge of my boot slashed a step in the snow that was wide enough to support my weight. Another swing and another step followed. Onward and upward, step by step, I climbed into the chilly Lakeland fells. I was wearing the brasher Kanaga GTX, a new winter boot from a brand best known for lightweight footwear comfortable below the snowline.

Despite having lived in the Lake District for 20 years, I still never quite know what to expect during the winter months. Will the hills turn white or not?! In fact this winter there has been an excellent dump of snow, and brasher has released this 3-4 season boot.

The brasher Kanaga arrived at the Trail office last December, just in time for the snow and ice that hit the Lake District before Christmas. The boot certainly proved its worth in the Lakes as the snow had extended to valley level and so the Kanaga's deep lug pattern was perfect for crunching through the drifts. There was plenty of ice too, so even at valley level, the extra stiffness of this B1-rated boot was great for kicking an edge to get a more secure grip without the sole bending and skidding off the surface.

The Kanaga has a stiff upper and a supportive ankle cuff, which again makes walking in the snow and ice very comfortable. The toe box is stiff too, and ideal for kicking steps. Inside there is a GORE-TEX waterproof lining, and this is well-protected by a leather upper with minimal stitching that should help keep water out.

I then headed into Langdale where the snow and ice draped some of the Lakes' most popular mountains. The Kanaga is not a fully stiffened B2 boot, so the extra flex available from its B1 sole was welcome on these relatively easy fells. Yomping up the paths and crunching into icy scree saw the Kanaga in its comfort zone. That rubber rand provided excellent protection against scree and rock, while the waterproof lining ensured dry feet during a day on the fells.

At 1840g the Kanaga is lighter than some similar boots, and ideal at £155 it is also lower in price than most of the competition. The performance is ideal for easier winter terrain, and it will make an excellent choice for kicking steps or crunching across frozen turf."

8 different walking shoes tried and tested by Women's Fitness this month to help stride yourself fit this spring.

brasher were extremely pleased to be awarded 'best overall shoe' - a great way to kick start the new year.

Check out the review...

The NEW Supalite II GTX has just been delivered to outdoor stores ready for this Spring Summer.

Our ever popular walking boot Supalite GTX has been upgraded with a new look, improved comfort and performance yet remains incredibly lightweight at 1160gms per pair (size 9). After all lifting less weight on the foot means more energy to enjoy your walking experience.

The NEW Supalite II GTX is perfect for long days out walking on well defined paths throughout the hills and valleys.

The upgrade has included:

• A new lightweight and hardwearing Supalite™ sole unit which offers superb grip, traction control and durability.
• Improved heel support with repositioned locking hook for a closer fit.

Supalite II GTX continues to offer:

• High strength, abrasion resistant and supple full grain leather upper for comfort and durability.
• Waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX® Product Technology for dry and climatically comfortable feet.
• Super soft and durable full leather lining for all day comfort.

Would you like to go and try it on? For your nearest stockist please call brasher customer services on 0191 515 5780 or click here