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![altberg mallerstang](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/altberg-mallerstang.webp)
Alf Alderson reviews the Alt-Berg Mallerstang winter walking boot, a C1 crampon-compatible British-made boot.
![pace bugrip black op](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/pace-bugrip-black-op.webp)
The Icebug Pace is a 100% waterproof, lightweight, hiking boot, that’s good down to -20°C.
![zamberlan vioz plus gtx rr waxed chestnut](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/zamberlan-vioz-plus-gtx-rr-waxed-chestnut.webp)
The Zamberlan Vioz Plus GTX walking boot is an Italian winter walking boot with a rugged Vibram sole and great looks....
![columbia peak freak trail shoe](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/columbia-peak-freak-trail-shoe.webp)
Here we review Columbia’s lightweight Peakfreak trail shoe
![hi tecaltitude v 200 i wp darkchocolate o003218 041 hero](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/hi-tecaltitude-v-200-i-wp-darkchocolate-o003218-041-hero.webp)
We take a look at Hi-Tec's Altitude V 200 i winter walking boot.
![q2 classic hiking side](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/q2-classic-hiking-side.webp)
We review Anatom’s new hiking boot, the Q2 Classic, which aims to match traditional walking boot looks with...
![salomon x ultra gtx m green grey](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/salomon-x-ultra-gtx-m-green-grey.webp)
We head for the hills to test to Salomon X Ultra GTX
![vivobarefoot trailfreak](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/vivobarefoot-trailfreak.webp)
Tested: we put the Vivo Barefoot Trail Freak through its paces. One thing’s for sure - this is no ordinary trail shoe…
![merrell decora chant waterproof](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/merrell-decora-chant-waterproof.webp)
We test Merrell’s Decora Chant Waterproof Women’s boot, subjecting it to a whole season’s winter wear, from Autumn to...
![teva kimtah event mesh](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/teva-kimtah-event-mesh.webp)
AT reviews the Teva Kimtah Event Mesh trail shoe, ideal for anyone looking for an understated pair of trail shoes
![keen koven trail shoe](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/keen-koven-trail-shoe.webp)
We review the Keen Koven, which is a good option if you’re looking for a relatively modestly priced trail shoe
![la sportiva xplorer trail shoe](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/la-sportiva-xplorer-trail-shoe.webp)
Here we review the funky looking and multi-functional La Sportiva Xplorer trail shoe
![keen clearwater cnx](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/keen-clearwater-cnx.webp)
The Keen Clearwater CNX sandals are a lightweight sandal designed for water based activities, we review them here.
![teva original universal](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/teva-original-universal.webp)
The Teva Original sandals gave rise to a whole new era of sports and outdoor footwear, has the classic design stood...
![teva tera fi4](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/teva-tera-fi4.webp)
We review the Teva Terra Fi 4 sandals, a step up from the Universals but are they worth the extra money?