In short:Zen is part of the new approach shoe series, and offers climbing performance, combined with additional comfort features for everyday and extended use.This is a multi-purpose shoe, equally suitable for the climber or casual user.Where? Crag

In short:approach shoes

In short:Approach shoes. Gortex waterproof.

In short:Heavy duty "approach shoe" David Hanson: Heavyweight, heavy duty, tough, comfortable approach shoe Strengths: Comfortable, waterproof, stiff heavy duty sole, excellent underfoot protection and grip Weaknesses: Comfortable, waterproof, stiff

In short:scarpa technical approach shoes fraser hoggan: Rock boots in disguise! Strengths: Very grippy, excellent for rock/scree, with a design based around rock boots. In this version you can jam toe/heel area into cracks other shoes/boots won

In short:Suede and fabric approach shoe with contagrip sole. Richard Drew: Trainers pretending to be approach shoes Strengths: Comfy (well-padded) when new.Reasonably grippy sole.Very breathable. Weaknesses: Comfy (well-padded) when new

In short:Meindl Air-Active approach shoe Shaun Palmer: Comfort Strengths: Comfort, whether walking or just sitting in the office.Enough flex that you can drive in them.Keep your feet cool (temperature wise). Weaknesses: Comfort, whether walking

In short:Sturdy Scandinavian approach shoe with SOLE footbed put through its paces. Pros:Sturdy Scandinavian approach shoe with SOLE footbed put through its paces. Cons:Sturdy Scandinavian approach shoe with SOLE footbed put through its paces

In short:Scrambling/approach shoe with sticky Megabyte rubber on a Vibram sole. Pete Reffell: BOMBPROOF SCRAMBLING FOOTWARE YOU CAN WEAR ALL DAY. Strengths: Scarpa build, sticky Vibram sole with thick climbing boot rubber along the outer edge, toe

In short:Goretex lined, lace-up trainer/approach shoe . stewart wright: good for £40, bit hot for running it? Strengths: Comfy & tough, good wide last, can run, cycle & doss about in 'em . Neutral colour, rubberised reinforcing. Don't reek like a