5 of the best: stalking boots

Discover the 5 best stalking boots for 2025 – combining durability, comfort and style for serious performance in the field. Read our expert guide before you buy.

Dubarry

Strokestown boot
£269
dubarry.com

The GORE-TEX lining, combined with Dubarry’s own DryFast-DrySoft leather, ensures these boots are waterproof and breathable. The full lace-up facing with ski hooks for a custom fit and leather finger pull at the back of boot make them easy to put on and take off, and the padded collar and tab deliver extra ankle comfort.

Field & Moor 

Marsh Harrier boot
£275
fieldandmoor.co.uk

This handcrafted unisex boot is designed to cope with the vigour of active
country pursuits. Standing at nine inches tall, it provides ample support to the ankles and lower foot, and the beautiful thick chestnut grain leather combines with Sympatex waterproof and breathable lining to make it stylish and functional.

Brandecosse

Cervo Rosso boot
£349
brandecosse.com

This 11-inch boot is made to tackle the harshest of conditions and environments, with longevity, stability and performance at the forefront of its design. It is handcrafted from 2.6mm hydrophobic leather, with an additional protective rubber toecap to prevent scratching. It is lined with waterproof and breathable Sympatex for protection from the elements and foot comfort.

Dedito

HAAKAN boot
£245
deditoboots.com

This boot has a high waterline and excellent ankle support. The low-maintenance, textured PU coating protects the full leather boots from damage and the Sympatex membrane makes them waterproof. Easy roller eyelets help create a more individual fit and the durable Vibram Sport sole can tackle the most challenging of environments and weather conditions. 

Le Chameau

Chameau-Lite Marron
£300
lechameau.com

Designed with tyre expert Michelin, these soles offer flexibility and grip on all terrains. This boot is made from ultra-lightweight materials and at just 1,250g per pair, it is the lightest hunting boot on the market. Combined with the anti-fatigue sole, this means the boots can be worn all day long.