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The Keen Bryce Mid WP is a versatile, low cut women's boot/shoe for summer walking. Read our review
We review the Salomon X Ultra Mid GTX, a lightweight mid-cut women's trail shoe/walking boot with lots of useful...
The Meindl Vitality Mid GTX is a comfortable traditional looking mid-cut women's walking boot with good support and...
The Keen Marshall is a versatile trail shoes that can be worn anywhere from hills to parks and pubs
Alf Alderson reviews the Vivo Barefoot Synth Hiker hiking boots, lightweight footwear for less demanding trail...
As the name suggest the Canyon has a wide fit - Alf Alderson reviews them to see if it makes a difference
Here's our short review of the Salomon Quest 4D GTX, a good option for the coming summer
Active Traveller review the Keen Gypsum, a great option for summer in the hills
The Merrell Grassbow makes a great summer alternative to walking boots - we review them here.
Alf Alderson reviews the Anatom V2 Light Hiking boots, a good budget buy for summer
We review the Mammut Ridge High GTX, designed specifically for via ferrata
Alf Alderson reviews the Riva Peak, a nice looking pair of summer boots from Teva
Asolo have apparently done a lot of research into walking on mixed terrain – just like the stuff you get in the UK in...
The Keen Revel II performed well on test and proved itself as a great winter boot for general duties. Check out the...
Looking for footwear to take on the urban jungle? Then check out our review of Keen’s Reisen Chukka casual boot.