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Mountain Footwear News

Announcements direct from the manufacturers

thumb Already feted as 'among the best approach shoes we've ever tested' by Climbing Magazine in the USA the new Wildfire is an... [ full story ]

thumb New for Spring - one of the lightest technical approach shoes on the market. [ full story ]

thumb Warm: Leading warmth thanks to a unique full Triple Thinsulate. Comfortable: New Bi-Flex ankle design. Durable: Highest standards... [ full story ]

thumb New triple layer expedition boots consisting of a removable inner bootie, mid/shell boot and an integrated gaiter... [ full story ]

thumb Award winning Evolv Cruzer approach shoes... [ full story ]

thumb The new range of approach shoes from Evolv hit UK shores this month! [ full story ]

thumb A boot designed for the modern requirements of the alpinist: waterproof, lightweight, insulated, high performance. [ full story ]

thumb Classic brand of plastic mountaineering boots, Koflach, announce their return to the UK thanks to a new distribution agreement. [ full story ]

thumb All round technical boots, Mammut's new alpine boots the Mt Centry (men) and Mt Centrina (women) have been engineered to offer... [ full story ]

thumb The first in a new line of technical boots from The North Face which are suprising the market with great fit and technology in a... [ full story ]

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Mountain Footwear Reviews

Independent reviews from the UKC gear testers

thumb Sarah Stirling has been 'shredding the gnar' in the Scarpa Gea RS touring boots. "Very free and flexible in walk mode, the Gea... [ full review ]

thumb Mike Kann tests these rugged all terrain approach shoes designed for scrambles, easy climbs and alpine routes. [ full review ]

thumb Steve Long compares the suitability of three popular pairs of boots for Alpine walks and scrambles: the Scarpa Cristallo, La... [ full review ]

thumb Toby Archer reviews some rough and tough approach shoes that are well-suited to UK terrain, with soles that grip both well on mud... [ full review ]

thumb How do these lightweight winter climbing boots compare to the Scarpa Phantom Guide and La Sportiva Batura? Viv Scott takes the... [ full review ]

thumb Are you a walker, a mountaineer, a climber or a bit of all three? Dan Bailey tries out three winter boots, each designed for a... [ full review ]

thumb Rob Greenwood tests the Phantom Guides on the Eiger: "Don't be mistaken into thinking that these are only for the elite just... [ full review ]

thumb First impressions were good, says Sarah Flint. As you'd expect a true Alpine boot to be, they're rigid, (C2 compatible) and have... [ full review ]

thumb Jon Morgan tested the Microspikes on a three day winter Bob Graham Round recce just as the snow started to fall. [ full review ]

thumb The Spantik is no newcomer, and after over four years it still dominates its boot category, says Jon Griffith. There is a... [ full review ]


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