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We took the Danner Explorer 650 on our travels to review its capability pavement pounding as well as tackling trails
The Targhee EXP takes Keen's classic Targhee and spins it into a more durable boot that offers comfort in spades.
We put Italian brand Zamberlans take on a British fell walking boot to the test.
We review the Primus Trek Leather from VivoBarefoot to test its capabilities for the active traveller.
Our favourite shoe of the last five years is the On Cloud - a running shoe that we never run in. How on earth does...
We got our hands (and feet) on the OUTpath - a fast and light hiker from Salomon - and put it to the test
The leather version of Arc'teryx's Acrux SL approach shoe promises enhanced durability and style, which we put to the...
The ATS Trail LF92 shoes from Columbia have the aesthetics of a comfy leisure shoe but have a few tricks up their...
The X Ultra range of footwear from Salomon has long been a favourite of the Active Traveller test team, so we were...
Putting the Berghaus FT18 GTX hiking shoes to the test was a joy thanks to a great combination of grip, comfort and...
New from Berghaus, the Supalite II GTX walking boot is aimed squarely at lightweight hikers.
If your walking is done in rocky alpine terrain, then you're going to need supercharged footwear. Salewas take on this...
Merrell's new Chameleon 7 stable of footwear includes a mid boot, and a few different shoe options including a stretch...
We review Berghaus' Explorer Trek Plus GTX boot to see if £130 can get you all the comfort, performance and weather...
We review the Asolo Tribe GV walking boot - a three-season leather footwear option with a Gore-Tex waterproof lining...
