The Ravine full grain leather boots weigh just 1.5kg and are designed to accommodate wide feet. On a pair of size UK 9, the widest part of the boot (front) measures 11cm wide with a slightly narrower width on the mid-section and heel (8cm and 8.5cm respectively).
The inside of the Ravine boots is equipped with a 4mm thick, springy foam insole, 3M’s Thinsulate insulation to keep the feet warm and open cell polyurethane foam (Hi-Tec's OrthoLite), which provides a good level of comfortable cushioning. Being open cell foam, air is able to get through the foam, maximizing ventilation under the feet so, bad odors can escape.
The Ravine boots are also equipped with a shock absorbing rubber midsole, which is sandwiched between the outsole and upper of the Ravine boots. The rubber midsole provides added cushioning so, you don't get blisters easily. Most importantly though, the midsole provides rebound when stepping on hard/rocky terrain.
The midsole is highest (3cm high) around the sides and back of the heel, which can provide some protection against side impacts to the heel. The midsole gradually declines towards the mid-section and front where the midsole is lowest (1.5cm high).
On the side of the Ravine boots, there is a small, protruding metal bit with the word "waterproof" engraved on it. This brass-looking bit of metal engraving adds a nice subtle styling to the boot but, it may also provide some protection against scrapes and possibly act as a shield against impacts. That said, this metal bit is very small, measuring just 16mm long.
The Ravine full leather boots also provide very good ankle protection, thanks to a 14cm high top with a thickly padded collar. The backend is slightly recessed and features a short leather pull tab to help foot insertion.
The tongue of the Ravine boots has a stitched design so, the tongue is sewn to the sides of the boot, preventing the tongue from sliding off to the sides. The stitched design of the tongue also makes the upper of the Ravine boots completely sealed shut to the outside.
The front of the tongue is padded and covered with a leather strip made of the same leather material as the rest of the boot. The rest of the tongue is covered with a softer type of leather.
The tongue measures 15cm tall and 9cm wide towards the top, which is the widest part of the tongue. The metal eyelets of the Ravine boots consist of eight loop holes and six hooks, which allow quick undoing of the nylon laces.
For any serious walking/hiking, the Hi-Tec Ravine nubuck boots are perfect as they provide very good traction on hard and soft terrain, thanks to the Vibram outsole, which is the same type of rubber outsole used for mountaineering boots.

The Vibram outsole integrates Hi-Tec's M-D Traction so, it's non-slip and deep threaded. The outsole thread patterns of the Ravine boots consist of right-angled rear lugs and forward lugs for acceleration and stopping when coming down a hill. The arch area of the boot also integrates ridges that provide added support to the arch of the feet.
The front lip area of the outsole is also ridged and raised high to provide the toes with frontal protection and precision grip when climbing on rock. From heel to toe, the outsole measures 2cm high, while the front lip of the outsole measures 3cm high. The toe cap area is hard but, if you require toe cap reinforcement, it's best looking into the Magnum Strike Force 6.0 boots. Buy the Ravine boots on Amazon. Check out also the Assault Tactical 5.0 boots and the Raven Mid rambling boots