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Independent Gear reviews for walking, hiking, cycling and travel boots and shoes perfect for treks, travel and adventure including trail walking shoes, 3 season walking boots, winter walking boots, lightweight boots, cycling shoes, and approach shoes.
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We review the Mammut Ridge High GTX, designed specifically for via ferrata

Alf Alderson reviews the Riva Peak, a nice looking pair of summer boots from Teva

Asolo have apparently done a lot of research into walking on mixed terrain – just like the stuff you get in the UK in...

The Keen Revel II performed well on test and proved itself as a great winter boot for general duties. Check out the...

Looking for footwear to take on the urban jungle? Then check out our review of Keen’s Reisen Chukka casual boot.

Alf Alderson reviews the Alt-Berg Mallerstang winter walking boot, a C1 crampon-compatible British-made boot.

The Icebug Pace is a 100% waterproof, lightweight, hiking boot, that’s good down to -20°C.

The Zamberlan Vioz Plus GTX walking boot is an Italian winter walking boot with a rugged Vibram sole and great looks....

Here we review Columbia’s lightweight Peakfreak trail shoe

We take a look at Hi-Tec's Altitude V 200 i winter walking boot.

We review Anatom’s new hiking boot, the Q2 Classic, which aims to match traditional walking boot looks with...

We head for the hills to test to Salomon X Ultra GTX

Tested: we put the Vivo Barefoot Trail Freak through its paces. One thing’s for sure - this is no ordinary trail shoe…

We test Merrell’s Decora Chant Waterproof Women’s boot, subjecting it to a whole season’s winter wear, from Autumn to...

AT reviews the Teva Kimtah Event Mesh trail shoe, ideal for anyone looking for an understated pair of trail shoes