Hanwag Banks

We see the banks gtx as a very british style walking boot.

Hanwag banks. The banks is intended to be used on demanding hikes in terrain ranging from lower mountain ranges to the foothills of the alps and easier hut to hut trails with a lightweight pack. It s got the look for sure but it also seems made for managing a day wading through sticky peat on top of kinder scout or for navigating the bogland of rannoch moor. Who s the hanwag banks ii gtx for. If you re the type of hiker who scoffed at each of the four previous models deeming them flimsy or simply not enough boot then the banks ii may be more your.

The new interpretation of a hanwag classic. German footwear specialists hanwag has been steadily increasing their profile in the uk market over the last few years and models such as the tatra ii gtx trekking boot and ferrata combi gtx scrambling via ferrata boot have particularly impressed our testers here at trek mountain. Men s sizes start 8. Women s sizes start 7.

Women s sizes end 11. Hanwag banks when it comes to the sole we have made two significant improvements the midsole now contains soft polyurethane pu for improved shock absorbency enhanced roll off and softer walking comfort. Hanwag s popular banks boot originally released 16 years ago has had a 2020 update. Originally founded in 1921 by bootmaker hans wagner the company is steeped in heritage and is passionate about creating fantastic footwear that enables more people to enjoy life.

The banks is just a joy to hike in. Handmade in europe for over 90 years. Men s sizes end 14. And the gore tex lining keeps feet reliably dry.

Hanwag banks ii gtx. The latest model we have on test the newly updated banks gtx is an altogether softer affair than the models mentioned above prioritising as it does ultimate comfort for long hiking days over. Comfortable and lightweight yet secure and sturdy the hanwag banks is a classic hiking b. Hanwag banks lady gtx.

A full nubuck leather boot for hiking in terrain ranging from flatter regions to easier hut to hut tours. With new materials and a slightly modernised design and fit this new one s stable durable and built for long distance comfort.