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are water shoes good for hiking: Astral Brewer 2.0

Are water shoes good for hiking? Can you go from sea to summit in the same pair?

By Alex Foxfield published

We consider whether or not water shoes are good for hiking, revealing the products that we think tick the boxes when it comes to different kinds of walks

Hiking
Man paddles Missouri River in giant pumpkin boat

Missouri man paddles 38 miles in a 1,200-pound pumpkin boat

By Dave Golder published

Steve Kueny makes Guinness World Record attempt with 11 hour paddle along the Missouri River in a giant orange vegetable

Hiking
water shoes on a kayak

Water shoes vs water sandals: which should you pick?

By Julia Clarke published

We weigh up water shoes vs water sandals to help you make the right choice for your aquatic adventures

Swimming
Hand reaching out of deep water, focus on water splash

Cold water shock – what is it and how can you avoid it?

By Julia Clarke published

We take a look at the dark side of cold water immersion, plus how to prevent cold water shock on your next wild dip

Swimming