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![salewa mountain trainer mid gtx womens blue](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/salewa-mountain-trainer-mid-gtx-womens-blue.webp)
The Salewa MTN Trainer Mid GTX is an ideal partner for summer adventures in the Alps. Lightweight yet robust, we found...
![zamberlan trail lite](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/zamberlan-trail-lite.webp)
The Zamberlan's Trail Lite GT is a traditional looking, well-made women's walking boot with supple leather uppers and...
![alt berg malham](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/alt-berg-malham.webp)
Review of the Yorkshire made Alt-Berg Malham walking boots, a quality full-grain leather boot.
![scarpa baltoro](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/scarpa-baltoro.webp)
We review the Scarpa Baltoro, an excellent lightweight boot that combines great ankle support and a tough build but...
![salomon xa pro 3d ultra2](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/salomon-xa-pro-3d-ultra2.webp)
Alf Alderson reviews the Salomon Xa-Pro 3d ultra 2 trail running shoes; ideal for all types of summer adventures.
![zamberlan 130 sh crosser gt rr red ltgrey](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/zamberlan-130-sh-crosser-gt-rr-red-ltgrey.webp)
Our reviewer finds the Zamberlan Crosser Plus GTX to be a tough yet lightweight trail shoe that's ideal for summer...
![haglofs strive](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/haglofs-strive.webp)
The Strive - Haglof's super light hiking shoe - is tested and reviewed on the trail.
![hoka clifton](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/hoka-clifton.webp)
'Maximalist' is a strange word to use to describe running shoes but anyone who's seen, or run in a pair of Hoka One...
![seven wonders packer low men ocean wave](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/seven-wonders-packer-low-men-ocean-wave.webp)
From Rio to Rome via Machu Pichu and Chichen Itza the Seven Wonders Packer shoes from Jack Wolfskin are designed to be...
![arcteryx norvan ld shoe](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/arcteryx-norvan-ld-shoe.webp)
New for summer 2018, the Norvan LD from Arc'teryx is designed to meet the demands of long distance trail running. We...
![teva arrowood mid wp prairie sand ze49314](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/teva-arrowood-mid-wp-prairie-sand-ze49314.webp)
The Teva Arrowood Lux Mid WP is an impressively comfortable and stylish boot, but can it deliver out on the trail? We...
![scarpa highball](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/scarpa-highball.webp)
Could Scarpa's Highball be the perfect active travel shoes? We put them to the test to find out.
![scarpa neutron](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/scarpa-neutron.webp)
The Neutron trail running shoe from Italian footwear specialists Scarpa has been updated for summer 2018. We were keen...
![keen evofit one](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/keen-evofit-one.webp)
Keen's original Newport sandal set the tone for sandals that were not only airy and breathable but could take you...
![salewa mountain trainer gtx](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/salewa-mountain-trainer-gtx.webp)
If your walking is done in rocky alpine terrain, then you're going to need supercharged footwear. Salewas take on this...