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![hoka speed instinct](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/hoka-speed-instinct.webp)
The Speed Instinct 2 is a genuinely speedy, all-terrain off-road performer that's ideal for trail races and fast...
![teva terra float 2 knit](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/teva-terra-float-2-knit.webp)
'Knit' is fast becoming the de rigour new technology in the outdoor industry but does it actually matter? We test the...
![shimano am9 spd mountain bike shoe](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/shimano-am9-spd-mountain-bike-shoe.webp)
We review Shimano's new all-mountain AM9 clipless SPD shoe, to see if it's a worthy replacement for Shimano's popular...
![mavic xa elite mountain bike shoe](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/mavic-xa-elite-mountain-bike-shoe.webp)
We test Mavic's XA Elite SPD adventure mountain bike shoe to see if it cuts the right balance between pedalling...
![giro terraduro mid spd mountain bike shoe](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/giro-terraduro-mid-spd-mountain-bike-shoe.webp)
We put Giro's new wet-weather trail shoe, the Terraduro Mid mountain bike shoes to the test
![five ten freerider eps image3](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/five-ten-freerider-eps-image3.webp)
We test cult MTB shoe brand Five Ten's new winter mountain bike shoe, the Freerider EPS to see if its performance can...
![mammut redburn low gtx trail shoe](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/mammut-redburn-low-gtx-trail-shoe.webp)
On test: we review the rock solid Mammut Redburn Low GTX trail shoe
![scarpa zen pro](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/scarpa-zen-pro.webp)
Approach shoes are often touted as do-it-all footwear, so we tested the Scarpa Zen Pro on the gnarliest range of...
![salewa mtn trainer](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/salewa-mtn-trainer.webp)
The Salewa Mountain Trainer GTX aims to be the only shoe you need for scrambling, trekking and even taking on via...
![la sportiva trango alp evo gtx](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/la-sportiva-trango-alp-evo-gtx.webp)
We review La Sportiva's new Trango Alp Evo Gore-Tex boot, which combines a lightweight, comfort-centric approach shoe...
![la sportiva trango tower gtx woman light grey berry 21b902303](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/la-sportiva-trango-tower-gtx-woman-light-grey-berry-21b902303.webp)
The Trango Tower GTX on test is a great all-round mountain boot for wet wintry hill walks, scrambling, challenging...
![ridgemont outback](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/ridgemont-outback.webp)
We review the Ridgemont Outback, a great piece of cool looking urban footwear
![anatom v1 side](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/anatom-v1-side.webp)
Our reviewer finds the Anatom V1 Trail Tri.Aria trail shoes to be very reasonably priced and versatile.
![lowa renegade gtx lo walking shoes](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/lowa-renegade-gtx-lo-walking-shoes.webp)
We review the Lowa Renegade GTX Lo trail shoes - rather conservative in appearance but great performers.
![columbia granite pass](/images/gear/footwear/introimages/columbia-granite-pass.webp)
The Columbia Granite Pass walking boot is a well built trail shoe that's lighter than it looks. Alf Alderson puts it...