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Salewa Ortles Edge Mid Gore-Tex boots review: comfort and capability

By Alex Foxfield published

We test the Salewa Ortles Edge Mid Gore-Tex alpine mountaineering boot, putting it through its paces in the UK’s winter mountains

Hiking Boots
The North Face Summit Breithorn Futurelight Boots

The North Face Summit Breithorn Futurelight Boots review: lightweight and protective on rock, snow and ice

By Julia Clarke published

These technical but lightweight mountaineering boots thrive in a variety of conditions

Hiking Boots

How to put crampons on: a step-by-spiky-step guide

By Alex Foxfield published

Our mountaineering expert provides a step-by-step guide on how to put crampons on for your winter walking and alpine adventures this winter

Climbing Gear
Grivel G12 crampons

What are crampons? We get to grips with these key pieces of mountain kit

By Matthew Jones last updated

What are crampons? We look at their heritage, consider their features, explain their ratings and take a look at correct crampon technique

Climbing Gear
Collage of the best winter hiking boots

The best winter hiking boots: for unbeatable performance in the cold

By Matthew Jones last updated

Our selection of the best winter hiking boots, essential for venturing into the mountains on sub-zero adventures

Hiking Boots
inside an Italian hiking boot factory: Aku boots

Inside an Italian hiking boot factory: we explore Aku’s impressive HQ

By Alex Foxfield published

We take a tour of premium trekking and mountaineering footwear brand Aku’s Montebelluna factory on the edge of the Italian Dolomites

Hiking Boots
Person's feet wearing hiking shoes

Types of hiking shoes: from barefoot to mountaineering boot

By Julia Clarke last updated

We take a look at the main types of hiking shoes in this article to help you choose the best footwear for tackling your favorite terrain

Hiking Shoes