brasher have even more reasons to celebrate this December as our new lightweight trekking boot Lithium GTX has just won Gear Of The Year Award voted by Wanderlust magazine.

As quoted by Wanderlust:

"These structured boots support the ankles, hold up well on rocky paths, are waterproof, instantly comfortable and as you'd expect, very light. They're a great compromise for travellers who like trek, or trekkers who love to travel"

To check out the tech spec on these boots click here.

We supplied a pair of Helium XCR's to Peter Eagan for use in the Everest Marathon. He has been wearing them throughout his training for the event and has sent us through his comments.

"I have now almost completed my training for the Everest Marathon and have trained almost exclusively in my brasher Helium shoes.

I have found them to be extremely comfortable with no rubbing on the heels like I have felt in other fell/trail shoes. I found the cushioning to be perfect for the type of terrain we will be running on, rugged and rocky tracks; requiring good traction on steep descents. 

The shoes are showing no signs of wear to the uppers and only a small amount on the soles so far.

The only problem that I have found is that the traction on steep wet surfaces is not as good as other shoes, I feel that perhaps they are not designed for that type of surface anyway. 

A number of friends have commented on the appearance and performance of the shoes saying that they are stylish as well as practical."

The marathon takes place this month and we will give you an update when we have any news from Peter Eagan, Bruce Walker and Adrian Davies who will all be wearing Helium's.

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

We received the following email from Mary and Gordon Halford...

"I just thought I would drop you a line to say how pleased we have been with our present boots. We purchased them in Bristol about twenty years ago and they have been worn in almost every country in western Europe and in addition Poland and Czechoslovakia. Worldwide they have been used for hiking in the USA, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
Last year during some long walks through bogs in Scotland some water penetrated through to our socks. We finally decided it was time to replace our boots. As we are both in our early seventies we think our new boots may well last for our remaining hiking days-if not I will write again!"

"Keep producing your quality products."

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