Beretta's GORE-TEX hunting boot line, all waterproof and breathable, covering everything from a low walked-up boot to a full mountain pattern.
Which pattern for which ground
Hill and mountain stalking. The Trail MID and Zambezi High give you the ankle height and the stiffer sole you want on broken ground and long descents with weight on your back. Height above the ankle is not about waterproofing — it is about not turning an ankle when you are tired.
Woodland stalking and general estate work. Duiker, Setter, Integra and Lowveld sit lower and flex more, which is what you want for still-hunting and for anything involving a high seat ladder.
Walked-up and rough shooting. The lighter Shot and Trail patterns carry less weight over a long day in mixed cover.
Before you order
Beretta boots are built on a Continental last, so if you are coming from a British or American brand try the size you normally take and be prepared to adjust. Fit them late in the day with the sock you actually shoot in — feet swell, and a boot fitted first thing in a thin sock will be a size too small by the afternoon. You want the heel locked and roughly a thumb's width in front of the toes on a descent.
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