Rik Henderson brings us his review of the 1000 Mile Walk Socks, single layer socks from the seasoned sock producers I remember working at a store in Shrewsbury called Soldier of Fortune as part of my school’s work experience at the age of 15. SoF was predominantly a military surplus store which happened to have …
Adding to their hugely popular Hike range of socks, SS19 will see the introduction of new styles, giving Bridgedale a complete and comprehensive range of wool, non-wool and waterproof socks. So we got local expert Rik Henderson to brings us his first impressions of their Hike Ultra Light T2 sock . . . Bridgedale Hike …
Nia Jenkins gives us her Bridgedale Womens WoolFusion Trekker Socks Review . . . Designed for all year round use by the regular or dedicated outdoor enthusiast. Unique Bridgedale construction ensures dry, warm and comfortable feet. I’ve been reviewing the Bridgedale Womens WoolFusion Trekker Socks for a few months now and I’ve been very impressed …
Nia Jenkins reviews the Merrell Siren Sport Q2 Ladies Walking Shoes on coastal walks and mini hikes, and here’s what she thought. . . Designed for wild and women. This hiker is engineered for the way women move, offering support, alignment, and gender-specific stability. First things first, the shoes look sporty and stylish and …
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Dave Roberts reviews the WoolFusion® Trail Ultra LightSocks by Bridgedale. Socks are difficult, both to review and to get the right one on your feet to match the conditions (and we don’t mean in comparison to the left). Winter isn’t too bad, nice thick socks and a decent liner sock, and you’re sorted. Spring and …
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Sticking with their mantra of UK made products, the Cool Runner socks, along with all the socks in the True Mountain range are produced by a family run company in Nottinghamshire. The Cool Runner socks from True Mountain Made from 36% Tactel / 31% Coolmax Polyester / 31% Nylon / 2% Elastane the Cool Runner socks …
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We all love a bargain, and after the wife kept nicking my Kahtoola Microspikes during any spell of icy weather I decided to buy her a pair of these budget micro-crampons. For only £12.98 including postage, these Vtech Anti Slip Ice Cleats Shoe Boot Grips Crampon Chain Spike Sharp Snow Walker – hereby known as Vtech microcrampons –  will …
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I’m always finding that the laces on my Merrel Sonic Gloves don’t stay tied, especially in the wet, and was getting rather fed up of having to stop and get them sorted two or three times on a run. It’s not that I can’t tie my laces properly either! It never happens on hill walks …
There are loads of budget trail running shoes out there, with all the heavyweights running brands, as well as the usual outdoor brands producing their own versions it’s difficult to find ones that stand out from the competition. So how do these by Karrimor stack up? The Trail Runs feel durable enough, with enough cushioning …
Summer is upon us and hopefully warmer climes, and with that a lot of us will be looking to our flip-Â flops. But have you ever been outdoors on a slightly more active jaunt than the usual sunbathing and found the flip-flop slightly lacking? A Grand Canyon rafting guide added an ankle strap to his flip- …
Some brands out there are almost synonymous with the item they create. Hoover, Google, iPod to name just a few. As close as you’ll get in the outdoors world is probably Teva, who produced the first and best known sport sandals. So we were intrigued when we were given the opportunity to review a pair …
We may all be out there for different reasons, be it mtbiking down the trickiest black route, running a muddy trail or just out for a walk but we’d probably all agree that we’d like to keep our feet dry while doing so. If you’re walking, then your boots should do the job, but it’s …
Fell shoes, proper fell shoes with grip that you can climb walls with can be a tad expensive. The Inov8 Mudclaws and Salomon Speedcross 3s creep in at near £100, and are quickly trashed with the kind of terrain we usually encounter on trail and fell. So when these appeared on the scene at under …
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Unless you’ve been living in a cave on Knoydart subsiding on fulmar eggs and whatever flotsam finds its way across the sea, you will have heard about the recent interest barefoot running. You may be curious and wondering what it’s all about, or you may already be running in minimal shoes, advertised as barefoot, but …
Socks are, as I always say when reviewing socks, something that I begrudge paying for. I might be happy enough shelling out hundreds of quid for the latest tech, but I’ll baulk at shelling out more than a few quid for socks. With my previous Karrimor socks were both wearing thin and disappearing, with only …
I was recently given the opportunity to review a pair of Salomon Speedcross 3 trail running shoes by Fitness Footwear. The Salomon Speedcross 3 trail running shoes are designed to be a lightweight trail racing shoe with an aggressive profile and is a recently updated third incarnation of this popular trail and fell runner shoe. We love the Quicklace™ lacing …
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Every now and then, you come across one of those bits of kit you never knew you actually needed, let alone merely wanted. The Hi-Tec Zuuks are one such item. They’re superlightweight shoes that are just what you need to carry when you’re actually travelling as well as backpacking. That is, for something to wear …
Out with the old and er, in with the old. Just like my trusty Meindl Burmas, which are now my third pair, the Inov8 Roclite 390GTX boot have also proven themselves worthy of like for like replacement. Spotting the newer version for £70 after the old pair nearly fell apart in Knoydart sealed the deal. Many …
I find it difficult to get enthusiastic about socks, let alone write the minimum 300 words that Google requires  in order for a post to appear on it’s hallowed pages. We were impressed with the Extremeties gloves recently, if a tad on the pricey side and the bottom line is that their socks are also in the …
The Columbia Master of Faster are a hybrid trail running and walking shoe. Designed equally for those fast walking trips where running sections might well be on the cards, trail running or just as an approach shoe. With a Columbia Outdry waterproof liner and a nubuck and mesh upper, they’re sturdy enough for most off-path …
A bit like a typical reality TV star; Cheap, Thick and loopy inside. Unlike the reality TV Â ‘star’, they’re both functional and comfortable. At least they were on the first easy walk out, but suffering the hangover from hell I wouldn’t have noticed if they were made from wire wool. As they are meant to …
What can you get for £15 these days? In my local, you can just about get a round of beer for four with enough change for a bag of crisps. As far as outdoor kit is in the question, £15 doesn’t get you much. The best quality bit of kit you can get is either …
There’s nothing like finding a bit of kit that feels as if it was tailor made for you. Kit so good that when it eventually falls apart, you’ll need someone else to actually dispose of them as you just haven’t the heart to do so. Or to even go to the effort of finally burying …
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The Merrel Sonic Gloves, despite the name, are an item of footwear. In fact, they’re a bit more than that. They’re pretty cool footwear that protect your feet while you effectively run barefoot. The soles are a tough Vibram and designed for a bit of off road running. I’d be wary of using them for …
