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![berghaus expeditor ridge](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/berghaus-expeditor-ridge.webp)
Berghaus make great walking boots and often for very reasonable prices, the Expeditor Ridge 2.0 on test is a prime...
![keen terradora ii mid wp review](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/keen-terradora-ii-mid-wp-review.webp)
Weatherproof and comfortable, Keen's new Terradora II is a versatile, wear-anywhere hiking boot
![salomon quest 4d 3 gtx web](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/salomon-quest-4d-3-gtx-web.webp)
Salomon's Quest 4D 3 GTX is rightly a bestselling boot for trekking and backpacking, find out why in our review.
![craghoppers salado high boots web](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/craghoppers-salado-high-boots-web.webp)
Craghoppers are masters of warm weather travel kit, but they're relative newcomers to walking boots. Can they compete...
![aku trekker lite iii gtx walking boots web](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/aku-trekker-lite-iii-gtx-walking-boots-web.webp)
If you're looking for a boot to take backpacking or on long distance walks then the Trekker Lite III is a solid...
![la sportiva tx4 mid gtx womens](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/la-sportiva-tx4-mid-gtx-womens.webp)
The La Sportiva TX4 Mid W is a lightweight and super comfortable approach-style boot for rapid mountain adventures and...
![oboz firebrand ii low web](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/oboz-firebrand-ii-low-web.webp)
We test Oboz' burly Firebrand II shoes to see if great build quality translates to a great walking experience.
![lems boulder boots](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/lems-boulder-boots.webp)
We review what Lems claims to be the go-to barefoot boot for travellers; does it pass the test for active travellers?
![salomon alphacross gtx w](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/salomon-alphacross-gtx-w.webp)
The new Alphacross GTX on test is an ideal shoe for entry level trail runners or anyone looking for a comfortable...
![salomon supercross w trail running](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/salomon-supercross-w-trail-running.webp)
The new Supercross will appeal to off road runners looking for an affordable, comfortable, versatile light trail shoe...
![hoka sky kaha](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/hoka-sky-kaha.webp)
Hoka One One have been making running shoes for years and are well respected in the game, but have they successfully...
![lems primal](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/lems-primal.webp)
We piled a maximum of tests on the minimalist Primal 2 shoes from Colorado-based Lems
![hanwag bergler boots hazelnut](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/hanwag-bergler-boots-hazelnut.webp)
Hanwag are growing in reputation in the UK, for making modern technical boots, but also for decades of tradition; much...
![salomon u s lab sense 7 sg racing red](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/salomon-u-s-lab-sense-7-sg-racing-red.webp)
The innovative, super speedy Salomon S//Lab Sense SG has long been a favourite of our team so we were excited to see...
![la sportiva kaptiva womens](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/la-sportiva-kaptiva-womens.webp)
The new Kaptiva from La Sportiva on test is a great looking, lightweight trail shoe designed for medium-to-long...