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The Salewa MTN Trainer Mid GTX is an ideal partner for summer adventures in the Alps. Lightweight yet robust, we found...
The Zamberlan's Trail Lite GT is a traditional looking, well-made women's walking boot with supple leather uppers and...
Review of the Yorkshire made Alt-Berg Malham walking boots, a quality full-grain leather boot.
We review the Scarpa Baltoro, an excellent lightweight boot that combines great ankle support and a tough build but...
Alf Alderson reviews the Salomon Xa-Pro 3d ultra 2 trail running shoes; ideal for all types of summer adventures.
Our reviewer finds the Zamberlan Crosser Plus GTX to be a tough yet lightweight trail shoe that's ideal for summer...
The Strive - Haglof's super light hiking shoe - is tested and reviewed on the trail.
'Maximalist' is a strange word to use to describe running shoes but anyone who's seen, or run in a pair of Hoka One...
From Rio to Rome via Machu Pichu and Chichen Itza the Seven Wonders Packer shoes from Jack Wolfskin are designed to be...
New for summer 2018, the Norvan LD from Arc'teryx is designed to meet the demands of long distance trail running. We...
The Teva Arrowood Lux Mid WP is an impressively comfortable and stylish boot, but can it deliver out on the trail? We...
Could Scarpa's Highball be the perfect active travel shoes? We put them to the test to find out.
The Neutron trail running shoe from Italian footwear specialists Scarpa has been updated for summer 2018. We were keen...
Keen's original Newport sandal set the tone for sandals that were not only airy and breathable but could take you...
If your walking is done in rocky alpine terrain, then you're going to need supercharged footwear. Salewas take on this...
