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![arcteryx norvan sl shoe](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/arcteryx-norvan-sl-shoe.webp)
Arc'teryx's Norvan SL is a super lightweight technical trail running shoe that made a big impression on test.
![large jpeg 18fw on cloudventure wp mineral olive sideshot](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/large-jpeg-18fw-on-cloudventure-wp-mineral-olive-sideshot.webp)
The new On Cloudventure Waterproof is a downhill-oriented all-weather trail and mountain running shoe that seriously...
![adidas terrex agravic boa w trailrunningschuhe ash 1730 zoom](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/adidas-terrex-agravic-boa-w-trailrunningschuhe-ash-1730-zoom.webp)
The Adidas Terrex Agravic Boa W promised a personalised fit so we were keen to test it out.
![salomon outline gtx op](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/salomon-outline-gtx-op.webp)
Salomon's OUTline shoe provides everyday outdoor comfort and performance in a great value package, read the full...
![salomon outline gtx w](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/salomon-outline-gtx-w.webp)
The new women's OUTline GTX from Salomon on test is an accessible and capable hiking shoe designed for every day...
![keen karraig](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/keen-karraig.webp)
Keen's Karraig boots offer sure footed performance on UK hills
![salomon m speedcross 5 eggshelll blue](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/salomon-m-speedcross-5-eggshelll-blue.webp)
Salomon's legendary Speedcross shoe is back! Here's how the 5th generation of this classic went down, and up, and down...
![keen venture](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/keen-venture.webp)
Pick up the pace with Keen's new fast and light waterproof hiking shoe, the Venture
![salewa mountain trainer mid](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/salewa-mountain-trainer-mid.webp)
Salewa's Mountain Trainers are back for another year of mountain bashing, but can they impress again?
![salomon quest prime gtx 1](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/salomon-quest-prime-gtx-1.webp)
Another classic walking boot from the Salomon stable, we test the Quest Prime GTX on the trails
![merrell ontario](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/merrell-ontario.webp)
Clean, stylish and still with a performance kick. We review Merrell's new Ontario hiker
![danner mountain 600 op](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/danner-mountain-600-op.webp)
Could the Mountain 600 from Danner be the best daily-wear walking boots out there? Find out more in our review.
![aku tengu lite gtx op](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/aku-tengu-lite-gtx-op.webp)
So far, our experience of AKU footwear has been one of impeccable build quality and a premium Italian feel which...
![scarpa sl active](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/scarpa-sl-active.webp)
We put the ninth generation of Scarpa's much loved SL Active walking boots to the test.
![1102952 dahz](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/1102952-dahz.webp)
Comfortable, lightweight, durable, waterproof and breathable - is there anything the new Sky Toa from Hoka One One...