or experienced usersalike.They're the basics that will help you buy the right footwear,waterproof shell or pack with the minimum hassle. Number one: FootwearBuying boots or shoes is one of the biggest decisions you'll makeand it's worth getting it right because

With the growing popularity of trail shoes in place of traditional boots, the outdoor footwear options have never been so wide - or so confusing. Would you rather cross that scree slope in approach shoes or full-on boots with ankle protection? How

The amazing thing about Brasher is that in a sense, it was years ahead of its time. You might think that running-based, lightweight trail footwear is a new phenomenon, but actually, that's where Chris Brasher started when he gave up on conventional

in the cupboard under the stairs.Re-use, Explore, Discover (RED) seeks to promote the re-use of outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment after it has been used by the original owner.You can take part by completing the 5-minute online survey and, in doing so

This week's Tuesday Tip is all about how to care for your outdoors footwear, something that used to be quite a straightforward gig, but with the constant developments in footwear technology seems to be getting less straightforward – how exactly do

The big news from footwear specialists Hi-Tec is aninnovative nanot-echnology waterproofing technology called IonMask which will be appearing in their range from this autumn, orpretty much now in fact.Based on military technology, the treatment

Legendary outdoor shop, Joe Brown's, has a new Llanberis outlet known as the 'Corner Shop' and sited on the high street - on the site of the old Spar shop - which is now open for business. See the refurbishment photos for an idea of the work

CARN, the British boot brand with the keyboard short-cut we can't find, is set to launch its new Ben Fogle range of outdoor footwear at The Outdoor Show which takes place at London's Excel Centre on 13-16 January, 2011.The range – full name

We've just had a quick preview of the new Timberland outdoor footwear range for this autumn, 2010, and we actually quite liked the look of a couple of their new products, though one or two also scared us, notably the green thing.Washington Summit

It may not strictly be hardcore outdoor footwear, but we're seriously impressed with the new Teva Chair 5 snow boot for its combination of warmth, lightness and packability.Packable And LightTeva says its aim was to create a snow-friendly boot