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We put the Moab FST trail walking shoes to the test on the hills to see how well they perform.
We put the Gore-Tex Surround equipped San Francisco from Lowa to the test.
The leather lined Aku La Val Low Plus is made for low level walks along unchallenging terrain, we see how it gets on...
We review Columbia's Conspiracy IV shoes to see if their 'waterproof, multi-sport' billing is justified, and if this...
The Versatrail will help you 'tackle trails fast', says manufacturer Keen. But does it tick all the boxes for comfort...
The stability of a hiking boot combined with the styling and functionality of a modern approach shoe, the lightweight...
Having tested a variety of La Sportiva's mountaineering boots and mountain running shoes over the years, the Italian...
We put the Scarpa Marmolada Trek to the test over the course of a long weekend hiking/scrambling in Scotland where we...
A solid but lightweight sporty-looking hiking boot designed for long mountain forays and multi-day backpacking...
The Danner Jag on review is a lightweight, retro casual hiking boot that will keep feet dry on low-key trail adventures.
Our experts review the Berghaus Vapour Claw trail running shoe
The North Face Verbera Lightpacker GTX walking boots are a great value, rugged boot, we review them here.
We review Anatom's Q3 Trekking winter walking boot, a lightweight boot with understated looks.
The Brasher Hillmaster II GTX is a winter walking boot with gender-specific fit and grippy soles, we review them here.
The Scarpa SL Activ won the editor's choice accolade in the winter '14 issue of Active Traveller Magazine, read the...
