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Townsend's 750 Miles Of US Wilderness
By Jon on 05/08/2002 13:02:25
Writer Chris Townsend is tackling a five-week, 750-mile trek starting and finishing in the Yosemite National Park
in hot conditions www.brasher.co.uk Chris is one of the foremost UK advocates of lightweight backpackingand his belief in keeping weight down is reflected in his choice offootwear for the trip. He'll be using a pair of Brasher's Traklite
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Rise Of The Barefoot...
By Jon on 10/09/2010 16:22:24
The trail running footwear game has been radicalised by barefoot thinking - what does it all mean?
Trail running footwear is getting confusing – it used to be straightforward; trail-running shoes fell somewhere in between the minimalist fell shoes, that us weird Brits favoured, and hyper-engineered road shoes with anti-pronation girders built in
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Regatta Treadway Boots Tested
By Jon on 03/05/2005 15:10:11
New this spring is an entire footwear collection from mega-budget brand Regatta. We checked out their top of the range hiking boot, the Treadway.
of the biggest selling brands inoutdoor clothing and equipment so it made commercial sense for themto add footwear to the rails of fleece and shell clothing and this isthe result. The Treadway is the company's top of the range hikingboot designed to offer a UK
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New Boot Ticks All The Boxes
By Jon on 25/08/2005 09:33:49
Nubuck upper, Vibram sole unit, dual density PU cushioning in the mid-sole and a waterproof breathable eVENT membrane lining - so how much do you reckon?
Somewhere back in early 2000, a whole generation of decent butaffordable middle-market boots suddenly went missing leaving us witha choice of cheapo budget stuff and £100 plus premium boots,with not much left in the middle.Thegood news
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Salomon XA Pro XCR Tested
By Jon on 19/10/2006 16:46:26
They're very red and very, very technical, but how do Salomon's top-end shoes fare as all-round trail walking and running footwear?
're a fast mover afterlight, nimble yet supportive footwear, they're a great choice. And they're very red, or yellow, or blue too... Stable, low-slung and with a neat, effective lacing system. XCR can
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Icebug Shoes Keep Shiny Side Up
By Jon on 21/12/2009 12:05:36
Updated: Sheet ice isn't an issue when your soles are studded with carbide steel grips.
decent and comfortable fit for the classicwide-ish British foot and their water-resistant uppers should make themideal for British autumn, winter and spring running.They could also be an ideal choice for lightweight footwear converts ondays when there
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Advertorial: TEVA Product Of The Month
By TEVA on 05/07/2010 11:15:36
July 2010 product of the month advertorial from TEVA
SLIP INTO COMFORT WITH THE PERFECT HOLIDAY FLIP FLOPWith holiday season just around the corner it’s time to start thinking about that all important wardrobe. Whether your holiday of choice is a warm sandy beach, or an action packed city break; you
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Just In - Anatom Q3 Boot
By Jon on 17/10/2011 16:36:41
New for review, full leather mountain walking boot from Scottish-based brand Anatom.
, so you might say that they know a bit about feet, so it was an obvious, if ambitious step, to create their own outdoor footwear brand, Anatom Footwear.We first saw the range in the summer of 2010 – see our KORS report – but it's only now that we
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New Do-It-All Boot From Keen
By Nikalas Cook on 27/07/2011 13:50:30
The soon to be released Gypsum leads KEEN's autumn/winter range
cushion that acts like a shock absorber, providing exceptional cushioning that’ll have you walking on air wherever you roam this winter.”Priced at £120 for the mid version or £110 for the low, the Gypsum is available in a wide choice of warming Autumnal
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The OUTDOORSmagic Tarmac Code
By Tuffty on 18/04/2001 13:22:00
How to avoid ending up as roadkill if you must take to the tarmac
Taking to the tarmac? You're bonkers, but assuming you've takengovernment advice and fancy a stroll along the autobahn, here's a fewtips to help keep you in one piece.• Route choice - sounds obvious enough, avoid main roads.However, bear in mind
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