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Can the Merrell Siren 4 Thermo Mid Zip Waterproof Boots back up to their funky look when it comes to performing on a...

We test out Scarpa's bestselling Terra GTX walking boots and find them to be comfortable AND capable.

We were super excited to receive Scarpa’s new Rush TRK boots, they fit into our bias of what walking should be, nimble...

Scarpa claim the Rush Trail GTX walking shoes to combine durability, comfort, structure and stability. We put them to...

We review Scarpa's bestselling lightweight leather walking boots.

If you're looking for a completely locked-in feel then the Lowa Trek Evo GTX walking boots are for you.

We put the Kursk TR Sneaker, from Chrome Industries, to the test on a cycling trip in Austria - would the shoes be...

Salewa’s Mountain Trainer 2 Mid walking boots build on the success of the original Mountain Trainer which came in both...

We test Muck Boots' Arctic Sport II Ankle Boots during a cold and muddy British winter

We put Berghaus' lightweight VC22 hiking shoes to the test.

We decided to test the Cloudultra, from Swiss running brand On, but to review it as a hiking shoe. Read on to find out...

Muck Boot continues along the path of crossing over into the walking market with their ‘hiking shoe trainer welly...

We put Craghoppers traditional leather walking shoes to the test.

We put Keen's unusual looking NXIS Speed walking shoes to the test. Read the review to find out what we thought.

Salewa’s Mountain Trainer 2 are an update to Salewa’s very popular mountain walking shoe designed for hiking and...