Approach shoes
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By Pat Kinsella Published
The close-fitting Arc’teryx Vertex Alpine GTX approach shoe offers reassuring rigidity, protection and grip for battles against gravity

By Alex Foxfield Published
From long walks ins, technical scrambles and easier climbing routes, there are many reasons you need approach shoes for your mountain adventures

By Alex Foxfield Published
We get to grips with the Zamberlan Salathé GTX approach shoes, letting these premium scramblers loose on rocky terrain and hikes in the British backcountry

By Pat Kinsella Published
The high-performing Salewa Mountain Trainer 2 Gore-Tex is a classic approach shoe offering reassuring rigidity, grip and protection

By Julia Clarke Published
For rocky approaches and scrambling, this lightweight shoe delivers surprising comfort, great lockdown and is quick to pull on and off

By Alex Foxfield Last updated
Our how to train for climbing guide will help you master the physical, practical and psychological skills involved with scaling a rockface

By Jessie Leong Published
The versatile and comfortable Black Diamond Technician Leather approach shoes boast super-sticky soles

By Ross Taylor Last updated
We weigh up the battle of approach shoes vs hiking shoes and consider the advantages and disadvantages of each choice
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