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We test Keen's more travel focussed shoe - the Westward - to ensure it retains its trail-pounding credentials
We review the Arc'teryx Acrux AR, the top-end mountaineering double boot from one of the world's premier outdoor...
Winter boots don't come more iconic than the Scarpa Manta Delta GTX. But is this boot's reputation as the footwear of...
Our review of the Asolo Nucleon GV reveals an active travel shoe that fits squarely on the active end of that...
As the go-to down-day shoe of the Italian alpine community, we test whether the Scarpa Mojito has the outdoor chops to...
We test the Hanwag Tudela Light GTX to find out if it's everything you need in a lightweight hiking boot. Spoiler...
We test the Asolo Revert GV, one of our favourite lightweight boots, which only narrowly missed the Editor's Choice...
We review Scarpa's Delta GTX Activ walking boot, an established choice for fans of full leather footwear well regarded...
Teva's recent Arrowood range of "adventure-seeking sneakers" is put to the test in its Mid-cut iteration
The Durban Tall boot is put to the test to decipher Teva's description of "our take on a modern work boot, rugged...
The Race Road IV cycling shoe from Pearl Izumi aims to strike the perfect balance between value and performance, find...
We review Zamberlan's 960 Guide GTX RR walking boots, a robust choice of footwear best suited to backpacking on rough...
We put the Hanwag Tatra GTX Narrow through its paces to test the construction and fit on the hill
We review Ecco's Biom Terrain walking boot to see if a comfort-centric lightweight design which utilises yak leather...
We review the Alt-Berg Yan Tan boots, a lightweight and breathable boot aimed at all-terrain summer walking.
