Climbing Reviews

As its curved shaft suggests, the DMM Spire Tech is a technically capable ice axe, with a modern, lightweight design

A hybrid hillwalking/mountaineering axe, the Black Diamond Raven Pro is technically capable, with a stylish, modern design for improved steep snow performance

With heel-hugging comfort, the Black Diamond Mission LTs are a reliable pair of approach shoes for sunnier climates

A comfortable, trainer-like approach shoe, the Mammut Ultimate Pro Low GTX has a unique sole to help prevent ankle-twisting

A modern, breathable hiking-style shoe, the Salomon OUTline Prism GTX is super flexible and able to cope with rough terrain

Precise-fitting and stiff-soled, Salewa Wildfire Gore-Tex are comfortable and technically capable approach shoes

Brash and bold approach shoes for dirtbag-inspired coolness and wide comfort

A super-lightweight, high-performance approach shoe suitable for the most rugged mountain environments, and designed to be easy to clip onto a harness or pack

Lightweight, ultra-versatile approach shoes that cope well with dirt, gravel and water