The UKC team recently returned from the annual gear-fest that is OutDoor Friedrichshafen. The new range of rock shoes and alpine/mountaineering boots set to hit the shops in 2016 looks very promising - and colourful. The future's bright, the future's downturned...
Below are some video interviews with brand representatives, who talked us through the key features of their latest footwear creations.
Scarpa Vapour Lace RRP £110
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A development of the bestselling Vapour V, with more support and edging stiffness.
Scarpa Phantom Range RRP £525-£750
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An updated range of winter, alpine and mountaineering boots designed by Ueli Steck, warmer and with less weight.
Scarpa Drago RRP £125
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A new limited edition performance rock shoe based on the Furia model. A sensitive, soft shoe retaining some support.
Salewa Ultra Train RRP £120
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A comfortable all-round shoe focussed around lightweight mountain training.
Ocun Oxi Shoe RRP £88
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A new slipper from Ocun, soft and ideal for bouldering with the stickiest of Ocun rubbers.
La Sportiva TX2 RRP £100
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A very light approach shoe with a sticky sole which fit together for clipping to your harness.
La Sportiva Skwama and Otaki RRP £115 + £120
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Two performance shoes closely related - one is a soft slipper, the other holds more support.
Five Ten Verdon RRP £115
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A very powerful edging shoe with a molded thermoplastic midsole with lots of support and precision.
Five Ten Stone Master RRP £70
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An entry level shoe for beginners looking for comfort with a focus on durability and support.
Five Ten Quantum RRP £120
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A soft, supple shoe part designed by the Huber brothers as a revised version of the old Quantum.
Evolv Spark RRP £75
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An entry level shoe for beginners looking for comfort with a focus on durability and support.
Evolv Shaman RRP £115
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A performance shoe which has been updated with a slightly higher volume and redesigned aesthetically.
EB Django Shoe RRP £99
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A performance shoe with as much comfort out the box as you need.
Boreal Silex Velcro RRP £85
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A comfy all-round shoe, aimed at long days at the crag.
Boreal Mutant RRP £120
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A new top-end performance shoe - a revised version of the original Mutant.
Andrea Boldrini Apache 5 RRP £140
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A top of the range technical shoe with built-in comfort and 'No-Edge Construction.'
Aku Serai GTX RRP £349.95
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A lightweight, stiff technical ice climbing boot with added insulation over 3 layers.
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