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Hanwag Banks GTX
Comfortable, waterproof men's hiking boots with optimal cushioning and a secure fit for trekking and hiking trips.
The Banks GTX from Hanwag is the ideal companion for anyone looking for both comfort and functionality on their hiking and trekking trips. This men’s hiking boot features a durable upper made of high-quality leather and offers protection from the elements thanks to its waterproof properties. The mid-cut design provides additional support and stability on uneven terrain. A special feature is the slightly wider forefoot area, which ensures improved walking comfort and accommodates a wide range of foot shapes.
A reinforced PU foam wedge in the midsole optimizes cushioning and supports the foot’s natural roll, ensuring a comfortable running experience—especially on longer runs. The durable, stable cast-metal lace hooks ensure a secure and customizable fit. Internal stitch-and-turn seams contribute to durability and comfort.
The Banks GTX is 100% made in Europe and can be resoleed, which further increases its durability. Weighing 1250 g per pair (in size UK 8), it is light enough for long hikes without sacrificing stability. Its BA shoe category and ABCD BA rating make it the ideal shoe for easy to challenging hikes in low mountain ranges and the Pre-Alps.
A reinforced PU foam wedge in the midsole optimizes cushioning and supports the foot’s natural roll, ensuring a comfortable running experience—especially on longer runs. The durable, stable cast-metal lace hooks ensure a secure and customizable fit. Internal stitch-and-turn seams contribute to durability and comfort.
The Banks GTX is 100% made in Europe and can be resoleed, which further increases its durability. Weighing 1250 g per pair (in size UK 8), it is light enough for long hikes without sacrificing stability. Its BA shoe category and ABCD BA rating make it the ideal shoe for easy to challenging hikes in low mountain ranges and the Pre-Alps.
Product details
- Construction:
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- Mid-cut
- Optimal for:
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- Hiking
- Trekking (longer tours)
- Made for:
- Men
- Shoe category:
- BA
- Weight:
- 1250 g
- Weighed:
- one pair size 8
- Shoelace length:
- UK 6 - 7.5 = 160cm | UK 8 - 9.5 = 170cm | UK 10 -14 = 180cm
- Field of application:
- Hiking, trekking
- Cut:
- Mid
- ABCD categorization:
- BA
- Features:
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- Breathable
- Waterproof Resoling possible
- Slightly larger forefoot area for even better walking comfort in a high fit bandwidth
- Reinforced PU foam wedge for softer cushioning and rolling motion
- Durable and stable cast metal lacing hooks
- Internal stitch-and-turn seams
- Finest LWG-certified nubuck leather
- Resoleable
- 100% Made in Europe
- Materials:
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- External material: Nubuck leather | Fabric
- Membrane: GORE-TEX
- Chuck: GORE-TEX
- Features:
- waterproof, breathable
- Outsole:
- Vibram® Endurance Pro
Summary
| Gender: | Men |
| Activity: | Hiking, Trekking |
| Fabrics: | Gore-Tex®, Leather |
| Characteristics: | breathable, isolating, waterproof |
| Lacing: | laces |
| Boot Cut: | Mid Cut |
Our tip
Our tip: More room at the front✓Hiking✓Mountain hiking✓TrekkingMore ›
SportFits advice
Hanwag Banks GTX
More room at the front
mid-height (Mid) | Vibram® Endurance Pro | GORE-TEX | 1,250 g
The essentials
- ✓A good fit if you hike on trails and longer routes in low mountain ranges or the Alpine foothills
- ✓A good fit if you need a little more room in the forefoot
- –Less so if you are planning high-alpine tours; it is made for low mountain ranges and the Alpine foothills
What is it for?
How good is it?compared with the Shoes in our Hiking shoe advisor
TerrainPaths & mountain trails
Weightheavy1,250 g
Our take
The Banks GTX has a mid-cut cuff, a GORE-TEX membrane and a Vibram® Endurance Pro outsole. The forefoot is cut slightly roomier, while a reinforced PU foam wedge in the midsole provides cushioning. One pair weighs 1250 g in UK 8.
How do we know?
From the details in the shop and from the manufacturer. The rating compares the Shoes in our Hiking shoe advisor.
Or a different one?
LighterMakra Pro GTXMountaineering shoe with Alpine Wide last and GORE-TEX275.65€
PopularAequilibrium ST GTXMountaineering boot for mountaineering, alpine tours and climbing283.65€
Alpine & high-altitude toursCondor Evo GTXHigh mountain shoe for semi-automatic crampons262.35€
Compared
| Banks GTX | Makra Pro GTX | Aequilibrium ST GTX | Condor Evo GTX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain | Paths & mountain trails | Alpine & high-altitude tours | Alpine & high-altitude tours | Alpine & high-altitude tours |
| Shaft | mid-height (Mid) | mid-height (Mid) | – | high (High) |
| Outsole | Vibram® Endurance Pro | Vibram® Makra | Vibram® Mont | Vibram® Teton |
| Membrane | GORE-TEX | GORE-TEX | GORE-TEX Performance Comfort | GORE-TEX® Performance Comfort |
| Weight | 1,250 g | 655 g | – | – |
| Price | 213.35€ | 275.65€ | 283.65€ | 262.35€ |
| Good for | Hiking, Mountain hiking, Trekking | Hiking, Mountain hiking, Trekking, High-altitude tour | Hiking, Mountain hiking, Trekking, High-altitude tour | Mountain hiking, High-altitude tour |
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Soles & Accessories
How to choose the right size
Sizes are given in UK sizes on the article's page
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Foot length(cm)
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22,2
|
22,6
|
23
|
23,5
|
23,9
|
24,3
|
24,7
|
25,2
|
25,6
|
26
|
|
UK
|
3
|
3,5
|
4
|
4,5
|
5
|
5,5
|
6
|
6,5
|
7
|
7,5
|
|
EU
|
35,5
|
36
|
37
|
37,5
|
38
|
39
|
39,5
|
40
|
40,5
|
41,5
|
|
US
|
4
|
4,5
|
5
|
5,5
|
6
|
6,5
|
7
|
7,5
|
8
|
8,5
|
|
Foot length(cm)
|
26,4
|
26,9
|
27,3
|
27,7
|
28,1
|
28,6
|
29
|
29,4
|
29,8
|
30,3
|
|
UK
|
8
|
8,5
|
9
|
9,5
|
10
|
10,5
|
11
|
11,5
|
12
|
12,5
|
|
EU
|
42
|
42,5
|
43
|
44
|
44,5
|
45
|
46
|
46,5
|
47
|
48
|
|
US
|
9
|
9,5
|
10
|
10,5
|
11
|
11,5
|
12
|
12,5
|
13
|
13,5
|
|
Foot length(cm)
|
30,7
|
31,1
|
31,5
|
|||||||
|
UK
|
13
|
13,5
|
14
|
|||||||
|
EU
|
48,5
|
49
|
49,5
|
|||||||
|
US
|
14
|
14,5
|
15
|
Sizes are given in UK sizes on the article's page
|
Foot length(cm)
|
22,2
|
22,6
|
23
|
23,5
|
23,9
|
24,3
|
24,7
|
25,2
|
25,6
|
26
|
26,4
|
26,9
|
27,3
|
27,7
|
28,1
|
28,6
|
29
|
29,4
|
29,8
|
30,3
|
30,7
|
31,1
|
31,5
|
|
UK
|
3
|
3,5
|
4
|
4,5
|
5
|
5,5
|
6
|
6,5
|
7
|
7,5
|
8
|
8,5
|
9
|
9,5
|
10
|
10,5
|
11
|
11,5
|
12
|
12,5
|
13
|
13,5
|
14
|
|
EU
|
35,5
|
36
|
37
|
37,5
|
38
|
39
|
39,5
|
40
|
40,5
|
41,5
|
42
|
42,5
|
43
|
44
|
44,5
|
45
|
46
|
46,5
|
47
|
48
|
48,5
|
49
|
49,5
|
|
US
|
4
|
4,5
|
5
|
5,5
|
6
|
6,5
|
7
|
7,5
|
8
|
8,5
|
9
|
9,5
|
10
|
10,5
|
11
|
11,5
|
12
|
12,5
|
13
|
13,5
|
14
|
14,5
|
15
|
How to measure
- 1. Foot length:From heel end to the tip of the big toe.