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Keen's Karraig boots offer sure footed performance on UK hills

Salomon's legendary Speedcross shoe is back! Here's how the 5th generation of this classic went down, and up, and down...

Pick up the pace with Keen's new fast and light waterproof hiking shoe, the Venture

Salewa's Mountain Trainers are back for another year of mountain bashing, but can they impress again?

Another classic walking boot from the Salomon stable, we test the Quest Prime GTX on the trails

Clean, stylish and still with a performance kick. We review Merrell's new Ontario hiker

Could the Mountain 600 from Danner be the best daily-wear walking boots out there? Find out more in our review.

So far, our experience of AKU footwear has been one of impeccable build quality and a premium Italian feel which...

We put the ninth generation of Scarpa's much loved SL Active walking boots to the test.

Comfortable, lightweight, durable, waterproof and breathable - is there anything the new Sky Toa from Hoka One One...

The new Vanir Gallivant from Helly Hansen may sound like a bit of a dandy but it packs a punchy performance on light...

We put La Sportiva's Trango TRK walking boots through their paces

Teva looks to bridge the gap between lifestyle and sports with their Arrowood 2 boots.

Watch out, there's some graphene about. We go hiking in Inov-8's groundbreaking Roclite 345 walking boots.

We go running in Hoka's new Cavu Fly at Night