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Wayfell

Men's Gatesgarth Nubuck WP Walking Boot

Men's · See the women's version

Rated 4.6 out of 5 4.6 (132)

£175

Nubuck leather boot with a stiffer sole for rocky Lakeland paths and long descents.

Colour: Walnut
Size Size guide

Fit: True to size. Medium volume with a firm heel.

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About this product

This sits in the middle of the Wayfell range: stiffer than the Dunmail, lighter than the Garburn. The 2mm nubuck upper is in one piece over the forefoot, and a half-length nylon shank stops the sole folding on stone steps and old quarry tracks.

At 1,380g a pair in a UK 8 it's no featherweight, but the PU midsole holds its shape for longer than EVA, and the Holdfast sole has a flatter climbing zone at the toe for wet rock.

  • 2mm nubuck upper, one piece over the forefoot
  • Wayseal membrane behind the nubuck
  • Half-length nylon shank for stone steps
  • PU midsole that keeps its cushioning for longer
  • Flat climbing zone at the toe for wet rock

Specification

UpperNubuck leather, 2mm
WaterproofingWayseal membrane
OutsoleHoldfast rubber, 5mm lugs
MidsolePU with a half-length nylon shank
Weight1,380g per pair (UK 8)
CutMid
TerrainHill and mountain paths (B0)
WidthStandard
Product codeFW1013

Materials

Nubuck leather upper with a polyester lining and polyurethane membrane. PU midsole, rubber outsole.

Care

Brush the nubuck with a stiff brush when dry. Clean with a boot cleaner and treat with a suede and nubuck proofer; wax will darken it.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5

132 reviews

  • 5 star82
  • 4 star32
  • 3 star11
  • 2 star5
  • 1 star3

Reviews on this demo are invented, like everything else here.

  1. 4 out of 5

    Good but the tongue slips

    Great on the Glyderau. My only gripe is the tongue shifts to the outside after a few miles, so I have to stop and pull it straight.

    Rob, Betws-y-Coed · 8 March 2026 · Bought size 10, fits true to size

  2. 5 out of 5

    Grippy on wet rock

    Used them on Haystacks and the way down to Gatesgarth farm in the rain. The toe section sticks to wet rock better than I expected. Comfortable from the second walk.

    Steve, Kendal · 26 October 2025 · Bought size 8.5, fits true to size