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The best climbing shoes: get a grip both indoors and out

By Jessie Leong published

Our selection of the best climbing shoes for crag days and gym sessions, whether you’re into bouldering, trad or sport climbing

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The best approach shoes: for alpine adventures, via ferrata, scrambling, and more

By Alex Foxfield last updated

The best approach shoes bridge the gap between climbing and hiking shoes, allowing hikers to get a little bolder and climbers to save their tightest shoes for the hardest routes

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The best women’s climbing shoes: for indoor climbing sessions, valley cragging and all-day mountain adventures

By Jessie Leong last updated

Our selection of the best women’s climbing shoes for crag days and gym sessions, whether you’re into bouldering, trad or sport climbing

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The best ice axes: for tackling frozen terrain

By Matthew Jones last updated

Winter adventures in the hills and mountains require the best ice axe you can get your gloves on

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The best crampons: tested for sure-footed traction on frozen terrain

By Matthew Jones last updated

Winter adventures in the hills call for specialist kit, so finding the best crampons for your mountain mission is essential

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