All those style conscious ladies looking for a smart comfortable boot should take a look at the new Balboa.

These water-resistant leather boots are available in a choice of two colours (chocolate and mid brown) and look great worn with jeans or skirts. Plus with the additional benefit of a warm shearling lining they will definitely keep your feet toasty warm over the chiily winter months.
 

Full details and stockists can be found on our website.

Words from The Scotsman....

"At a modest 3,169ft, Ben More on the Isle of Mull isn't the biggest Munro, but it's one of the boggiest. I took a pair of brasher's Lithium GTX® walking boots up it at the start of October - after a week of almost solid rain - to test out the claims of water-resistance and breathability. And although I spent most of the time up to my ankles in black mud, my feet were still bone dry and toasty back at the car. I couldn't even get the Lithium's to leak by dunking them in a burn. Very impressive."

The Scotsman 17 Octobrt 2009

Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England and undoubtedly one of the most popular - but is it one of the best?

I decided to consider this question after meeting a farmer friend of mine in Langdale a couple of weeks ago. Bruce is a born and bred Langdalian sheep farmer, whose parents still farm at the head of the valley. If you cut Bruce in half, he'd have the word LANGDALE printed through him like on a stick of rock!

In spite of having spent many long days gathering sheep on the rough terrain of Crinkle Crags and Bowfell, Bruce had never been to Scafell Pike and so had decided to walk there with his family one September Saturday if the weather held.

The weather was good on the day, and I bumped into him (almost literally) as his Landrover tore along the track to Baysbrown later that afternoon on his way back. "Did youhave a good day Bruce", I asked "Aye, OK" he said, "but it's a b***** s***** up there isn't it" He doesn't mince his words does Bruce. "I'll not be gaan back".

I knew what he meant. I'd been to the summit many times over the years and when I was the National Park Ranger for Langdale I'd been up there on several occasions to clear piles of rubbish from the summit plateau. Maybe he had a point.

 As luck would have it, a few days later a lady contacted me who wanted to be guided up Scafell Pike. Fitness wasn't a problem for her, but she had limited map reading experience and was worried about finding her way. I suggested we walked from Borrowdale along the Corridor Route - arguably the finest way to the summit.

Saturday morning saw us parked at Seathwaite - "Welcome to the wettest place in Britain" the sign should say - but maybe that's something Seathwaite does not want to boast about! There are signs though - asking walkers on the Three Peaks Challenge to respect the residents of Seathwaite and to pass quietly through. Herein lies one of Scafell Pike's deep-seated problems - if you're the highest - every man and his dog wants to get to the top.

We only saw a handful of other walkers on the ascent - which is a wonderful walk and much of the top 1000 feet was shrouded in mist, but my companion was astounded at how many people were on the summit, and how many more walkers arrived while we had our lunch there.

The rocky summit plateau is liberally peppered with cairns, stone shelters old and new...and rubbish. Walk a few yards from the top and sit behind one of the many shelter walls and you'll find chocolate bar wrappers tucked under rocks, loo paper, banana skins and orange peel. As Bruce said, it's a *****

The approach walk is fantastic though, with stunning views into the head of Wasdale, onto Gable's screes and crags and into the magnificent ravine of Piers Ghyll. It's just a shame about the top!

The rough and rocky terrain of Scafell is a test for anyone's footwer, and I continue to wear my brasher Borgues for this sort of walk, which cope with anything below the snowline with ease and which have become established along with my Lithiums as favourites for 3 season walking. One of our instructors recently wore a pair of Borgues on Kilimanjaro, and the legendary Lake District author Bill Birkett now slips his brashers on in preference to anything else.

John White and the Highpoint Mountain Guides offer walking and climbing guides for walks and climbs countrywide and year-round.
www.mountainguides.co.uk Tel: 01931 713115

It is that time of year when we all start to think about buying new boots to see us through the winter. Before you hit the shops, check out our new range of boots designed to keep your feet comfortable and warm yet look great too.

Balboa is a new ankle boot made from premium water resistant full grain leather combined with a snug and soft full shearling lining which provides superb warmth during those cold winter months. The rubber sole unit and ultra comfortable footbed also ensures great grip in wintry conditions and amazing comfort.

If your looking for a fashionable winter look around town, or while making the most of Apres Ski, these boots will get you noticed while keeping your feet warm.

Available in a choice of two colours; Mid Brown or Chocolate.

Or if you are looking for a stylish winter calf boot which maxes out the comfort, Bolivar certainly fits this brief.

Made from premium full grain water resistant leather, Bolivar has Memory Foam in the ankle area which moulds to the shape of your foot to make every step supremely comfortable. The rubber sole also guarantees a great grip too.

Whether you're clocking up those Tube miles before heading out into the cold to work, or strolling around your ski resort, these boots look great paired with jeans, leggings and even a skirt.

Bolivar is available in Black or Chocolate.

If you would like to find your nearest stockist so you can go and check them out, give us a call on 0191 516 5780 or visit our stockist page on www.brasher.co.uk

Look out for our adverts which will be appearing in national press throughout October.

This weekend we will feature in the Sunday Telegraph and the Mail on Sunday.