Jon Doran tries out three of Mammut’s new autumn/winter products to see if the Swiss brand’s ‘Absolute Alpine’ ethos translates into damp British conditions…
Keen Karraig Women’s boot review
Amanda Travis tests Keen’s new, more technical women’s trekking boots…
First Look: AKU Trekker Pro GTX
Just arrived and new for spring 2019 is the northern Italian-developed AKU Trekker Pro GTX boot and it should be worth considering if you’re after a fabric-based, three-season all-round hiking and trekking boot…
Dynafit HOJI Pro Tour review
Sophie Nicholson previews an innovative ski touring boot that promises superior downhill performance…
First Look: HOKA ONE ONE Sky Arkali
Have your say… You might be familiar with French footwear brand HOKA ONE ONE from their running range. In a nutshell, they’ve always been about lightweight, massively-cushioned sole units that look odd, but give a fantastic, marshmallow soft ride on or off road. You might be familiar with French footwear brand HOKA ONE ONE from their running range. In a …
Asolo Greenwood GV walking boots review
Jon Doran makes acquaintance with a “handsome, solid leather, three-season hiking boot with a solid, supportive feel for people who like handsome, solid supportive boots”
The Big Question: Should I buy a fabric or leather walking boot?
Buying boots used to be easy back in the 1970s. You went to an outdoors shop and you chose a pair of walking boots…
KEEN Karraig review
Jon Doran tries out a really nice, broad-fitting, all-round mountain walking boot which features traditionally high ankle cuffs and traditional underfoot lateral stiffness, but without the accompanying discomfort or clumpiness.
Inov-8 Terraultra G 260 review
‘It is, says inov-8, ‘the world’s toughest shoe for running the world’s toughest long-distance trails’, but it’s also quite good for shorter runs in the Peak District’ – Jon Doran goes for a run to test out these claims (especially the second bit).
The Big Question: Which rubber sole is the stickiest?
If you’re a climber, walker, mountaineer or runner, you’re pretty much dependent on the rubber on the soles of your shoes or boots to keep things sunnyside up or, in the worst case scenario, for stopping you cratering. But mostly we just take rubber compounds and technology for granted. So what’s going on? What makes one brand’s sole unit stickier than another’s and who makes the stickiest rubber soles?
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