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Arc'teryx's Norvan SL is a super lightweight technical trail running shoe that made a big impression on test.
The new On Cloudventure Waterproof is a downhill-oriented all-weather trail and mountain running shoe that seriously...
The Adidas Terrex Agravic Boa W promised a personalised fit so we were keen to test it out.
Salomon's OUTline shoe provides everyday outdoor comfort and performance in a great value package, read the full...
The new women's OUTline GTX from Salomon on test is an accessible and capable hiking shoe designed for every day...
Keen's Karraig boots offer sure footed performance on UK hills
Salomon's legendary Speedcross shoe is back! Here's how the 5th generation of this classic went down, and up, and down...
Pick up the pace with Keen's new fast and light waterproof hiking shoe, the Venture
Salewa's Mountain Trainers are back for another year of mountain bashing, but can they impress again?
Another classic walking boot from the Salomon stable, we test the Quest Prime GTX on the trails
Clean, stylish and still with a performance kick. We review Merrell's new Ontario hiker
Could the Mountain 600 from Danner be the best daily-wear walking boots out there? Find out more in our review.
So far, our experience of AKU footwear has been one of impeccable build quality and a premium Italian feel which...
We put the ninth generation of Scarpa's much loved SL Active walking boots to the test.
Comfortable, lightweight, durable, waterproof and breathable - is there anything the new Sky Toa from Hoka One One...