Walkers: Squares Salt & Vinegar

Walkers Squares Salt & Vinegar aren’t your average crisp — they’re a geometric intervention in a world of curls, puffs and ridges. These little pillows of fried potato starch are square in name, shape and spirit. You don’t eat them so much as crunch through them like a biscuit you weren’t supposed to find in the crisps aisle.

Texture and crunch

The first thing to say: these things crunch like nobody’s business. You could break a silence with them. They shatter in the mouth with a brittle, almost glass-like snap — less “crispy” than “crispened.” Compared to your average crisp, they’re thicker, firmer, and more engineered in their crunch — clearly designed for people who like their snacks to fight back a little.

Flavour profile

As for the salt & vinegar flavour: it’s aggressive in the best possible way. It arrives sharp, immediately tangy, and a bit vinegary-in-the-throat like a good chip shop should. There’s no subtlety here — it’s a vinegar blast, followed by a dusty, nostalgic saltiness that reminds you of lunchboxes and vending machines and the last packet at a motorway petrol station.

Walkers has absolutely nailed the seasoning ratio — every square is punched through with flavour. You don’t get a bland one. They even leave that classic citric-vinegar sting on the fingers, if you’re eating them properly (no napkin nonsense).

Portion and packet

Each standard multipack bag is 25g, which is… honestly never enough. You will want two. But that’s probably not recommended.

Summary

As expected, they’re a savoury indulgence — not horrendous for a crisp, but not salad either. Eat responsibly (or irresponsibly and then walk it off).

Walkers Squares Salt & Vinegar are a classic for a reason. They don’t pretend to be posh, but they deliver crisp joy in a way that’s both sharp and satisfying. The crunch is unmatched, the flavour nostalgic and bold. If you like vinegar that bites back, these are essential

Nutritional information (per 100g)