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“We’ve never been limited to traditional categories” – Arc'teryx goes all in on technical mountain running shoes for 2025
2025 brings some exciting new technical runners from the Canadian brand, including a running shoe you can climb in
These Salewa hiking shoes combine a stable outsole, waterproof construction, and breathable lining - and they're 30% off
Deals The Salewa Wildfire 2 hiking shoes are designed for tough, technical hiking in all climates - get yours while you can
Salomon X Ultra Alpine Gore-Tex hiking shoe: a muscular reincarnation that’s fit for technical hiking
I take on trail, rock and bog with Salomon’s X Ultra Alpine Gore-Tex, a protective hiking shoe for serious mountain pursuits
Cold weather got you down? The Arc'teryx approach shoe that doubles as a recovery shoe just got a major winter upgrade
Arc'teryx has updated its newest approach shoe with warm insulation so you can keep climbing through the cold season
The North Face and Mellow Climbing blend comfort and performance with "revolutionary" new approach shoe
The Clyffe is a blend of a climbing shoe and the everyday sneaker
What is smearing in climbing? We get to grips with the technique
We explore what smearing in rock climbing is, detailing what it is, how it works and considering whether it’s something hikers do too
Zamberlan El Cap RR approach shoes review: footwear that’s ready to rock
We take to the rock in Zamberlan’s El Cap RR to asses how this Italian approach shoe fares on difficult scrambling terrain
What is 'scrambling' in hiking? We get hands on
What is scrambling in hiking? Our experts provide insights into the pursuit, looking at how it's graded and recommending some rules to follow
