Berghaus Men's Expeditor Ridge 2.0 Waterproof Walking Boots

These are a small fit. I ordered my usual size 8, but 8.5 would have been better.

Always a bit worried about buying footwear online. These are proved to be a good choice.
Comfortable with the first walk and a couple of weeks in, no issues with waterproofing.

The boots appear to be the usual good Berghaus quality. The only negative is size, I usually take a 10 in walking boots but these were to tight so reordered 10.5 which are an acceptable fit but whilst overall the boot fits well its a little tight in the toe area but not enough to rub and cause blisters

Love these boots very comfy and didn’t take long to break in. Started off on a 8mile tab with 40lb in my day sack across the welsh mountains and they with stood a battering. Since then I’ve clocked up around 70+ miles and boots are still very comfy no wear and tear or miss shaping. I did see other people mention the boot falling apart but with real care and the usual polish after a tab they are sound. Really do recommend these. I brought 10.5 and I have wide feet and they fit comfy with medium wool socks. Only bad point is the sole is a little thick and you can’t feel the pedals in your car as much. Highly recommended for a cheaper boot.

Used as a work boot on the farm.
Second pair I have bought.
Last pair have lasted 2 years with constant daily wear.

These boots are very comfortable and great in wet conditions. I do quite a bit of mileage between 30 & 50 miles a week & my last pair wore down the heals in about 18 months but they had done a total of over 1,600 miles.

I discovered the item had been delivered, but left outside just behind my side entry gate,it had not handed to anyone. Fortunately it was well packaged as it had probably been there for three days.and was externally wet. Still no harm done. The item was all as described and looks to be good quality so I have given it five stars, pity about the delivery mess up, but we all make mistakes!

Bought these for work – I walk various distances between jobs – and they are very comfortable. I have worn these in a Volcano in Lanzarote and gave great protection. The ground was NOT molten lava – but did have an increased surface temperature! They are great for trekking, hillwalking and walking on roads/pavements. I have no current inclination to buy any other brand than Berghaus in the future based on these boots. Value for money and their comfort – Highly recommended.

Comfortable from the outset. Great fit and feel. Worn through long wet grass whilst walking dogs and proving to be waterproof. I’m a big fan of Berghaus gear and these haven’t let the brand down.

a little “wooden” at first ,,, had to be worn to become comfortable

Great boots, they came to Iceland with us, comfortable, waterproof, good in snow, help with slippery ice. Great buy- they look good too!

Perfect as you would expect from Berghaus. So comfy. Went on an 8 mile walk in them straight from taking out the box and not one problem, or blister!!!!!!

Bought to wear on our recent trip to Lapland. Amazon prime really did save the day, another well known retailer decided to notify me these were no longer in stock 2 days before flighting out. Lucky for me Amazon came to the rescue, although a little more expensive the package was delivered the next day . These boots seem to be of good quality and stood up in -10 degrees with plenty of snow and ice. My feet were kept dry and warm the whole time. I ordered half a size up to allow for an extra pair of socks to be worn.

Only bought these boots last week so only wore them a couple of times. So far I’m very pleased with them. Been really wet past few days and the times I’ve worn them in the rain , my feet have always been bone dry. Really light and very comfortable. I bough a half size bigger than normal so I can wear thick socks with them and find them perfect size. So far I would certainly recommend these boots.

Well made boot. Soles are well sealed to the upper. Stitching is good and feels light on the feet.

Seems OK so far. Comfortable and kept my feet dry when grass was very wet whilst out walking the dog. Does the job so far.

Great product from a good manufacturer. I priced walking boots in the stores and the prices were ridiculous. So, went online and found these boots for half the price of the store prices – great product!

Really comfortable, waterproof and well made.
What more could you want for a pair of walking boots.
Very premium feeling material and the soles are still going strong after almost a year of regular walking (Twice a week).
Pair them with some waterproofing wax or spray to keep them in tip top shape and you’ll never need another pair of boots again!

Light waterproof boots at a great price, well made and comfortable.

They’re understated which I like. I mean they don’t try to shout their brand at others. Only social mediaists would wear those. They just ooze quality with a lifetime guarantee. My feet have long since stopped growing so it’s a no brainer. 100% waterproof, comfortable (once broken in at the heel) about 3 uses. I have wide feet and these are a good fit. If you deliberately wear short trousers, white socks and like garish branded neon ticks and stripes and take selfies of your shoes then these aren’t for you.
If however you enjoy walking in comfortable, supportive, breathable, top quality, lightweight boots that will last, then look no further.

I am tired of buying shoddy Karrimor boots for them to split or tear within a month… so paid more for these boots.
What can I say? Quality is FAR superior – very comfortable boots which wear in quickly. Waterproof too. The treads don’t wear down quickly too. If these were to wear out, i’d replace them straight away with the same!

We have had these boots for year’s and they are very comfortable from the first walk. You can expect around 1-2 years general weekend use before they lose their proper waterproofing (can stand in runing water!!) but then they gradually let water in, but we have found they are still good for many years. probably the last ones lasted us 8 years before they finally wear out. We walk most weekends for at least 2hrs, then longer day trips in the alps and The lakes when on holiday.

I bought these boots given the high ratings in the other reviews. A sound decision! They are light, confortable, well made and robust. I advise buyers to buy a pair that is a size larger than their foot size (which is what I did) in order to accommodate thick socks.

Great boots except for the poor quality laces which constantly become unravelled and are far too long

Brilliant,excellent quality and great price.They arrived on time and nicely packaged. The fit is great and are extremely comfortable and brimming with quality.

Excellent price on Black Friday deal so bought two pairs my old ridge explorers have been brilliant may get this winter out of them lasted years

My old walking boots were no longer waterproof so the time was right for a new pair. I knew I had bought the right boots as soon as I put these on. Comfortable from the start and wore them for a couple of hours to get the feel, then went for a short walk on the North Downs. Only did 3 or 4 miles and they felt just as comfortable as they did when I put them on. Plenty of mud and unavoidable puddles after recent rain and my feet were dry and the tread was good and no sliding in the mud. Well worth the money.

The boots are lighter that you’d expect looking at them, are waterproof and have a good chunky sole. They are three season boots, and might well be good for winter too, but I personally wouldn’t want to risk it.

They look and feel cheaper and more basic than they are – they almost look like PPE work boots, and they feel a bit rubbery. Now, that’s only look and feel, which doesn’t matter to me, and probably won’t matter to you.

The colour is described as black and red, but the only red is on the sole, so its a daft name.

I was offered these to review in a size 9 and accepted them even though I usually wear a 9.5. To my surprise, they fit me perfectly (I am finding some inconsistencies in Berghaus’s sizing – I got a pair of hiking shoes from them in 9.5 which are a bit tight. Odd…). They differ slighy from the photo and the interiors are an almost pinkish red, but I’m fine with that. They are very padded and comfortable and would be welcome companions on any hike. They appear to be fairly waterproof though I have not yet given them a thorough test in this department. However, they have handled everything I’ve put them through so far easily. Overall, this is a great pair of boots from a reliable brand.

Happy to say that these boots were comfortable straight out of the box. I usually take a fairly wide size 9 and these fit perfectly with thick walking socks. They also fit very well with thinner socks and a corrective insole I sometimes wear. However, with the corrective insoles I did need to do the laces up tight or they did rub a little on the heel. So far I’ve just worn them when walking the dogs and overall I’ve done about 15 miles in them, including a couple of miles each day through long, wet grass, and I’m very pleased to say that they remained waterproof throughout. This, for me, is the real test of a waterproof boot as I’m far more likely to have to be doing that regularly than crossing a narrow stream or walking on a pavement in the rain. In the last 4 years I’ve had to return 5 pairs of expensive so called waterproof leather boots because they’ve all leaked after I’ve walked through wet grass, some after only a couple of hundred yards. So far, these have stayed dry, even today when I had to walk 2 miles in a heavy mist that meant the grass was soaking wet.

They’re very lightweight, but this does mean the soles are relatively thin for a walking boot and, perhaps because of this, despite being grippy on dry surfaces, they don’t get a lot of traction on slick, skiddy, muddy paths. That, as far as I can tell after wearing them for 3 days, is the only downside, but if they stop being waterproof I’ll update this review.

Berghaus is a well known and reliable brand for outdoor wear. These walking boots follow that tradition. I’m a Geographer who occasionally finds himself in the field – which is invariable wet and muddy! Strong points with these boots include the excellent grip on the sole of the boot. The boots are highly waterproof above ankle level so you’re unlikely to get any ingress of water. Berghaus also use an ‘AQ’ lining which is both waterproof but also allows your feet to breath for both comfort and a longer lifetime. There’s leather uppers which should also help with longevity as long as the boots are correctly cleaned and protected. Apparently these Ridge II boots are a more attractive design than the original if that’s a concern for you.

Like any walking boots the product needs to be walked in a bit. I’d advise on short term usage of the boots initially while they soften and adapt to your feet. However, the size, in my case 9, is spot on size wise. Also the boots are adequately cushioned although I’d prefer a bit for cushioning on the sole whilst on the sides it’s fine. In terms of water ingress this is most lily to occur at the back of the boot. The laces at the front including the two top-level hooks are sufficiently secure to prevent water coming in. That said mostly the boots will be exposed to water at the front so the rear area above the heal is not likely to cause a great deal of problems.

This are reasonably priced walking boots with good features. They are not suitable for very rugged conditions though – such as serious hill climbing. I feel the sole is slightly too flexible for this and the boots a bit light – which is good in other less demanding condition. For casual to semi-professional use they work well.

In summary there’s not much to dislike here apart from cushioning and perhaps slightly poor water protection at the rear. I’ve cautiously dropping a single star for that, so four stars, and very nearly a five-star product.

They feel a bit rubbery – but they are also a bit cheaper than what I normally buy. Pretty hot to wear all day too. Good VFM