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Scarpa Ribelle Mountain Tech OD Boot

Combining a shoe-like feel with B2 mountain boot performance, the Ribelle Tech represents a step change in technical winter/alpine footwear. For fast and light mountaineering, Martin McKenna thinks it's hard to beat

10 6 Apr

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These are reviews from the UKC editorial team

Our Top 10 Products of 2017

Over a year our reviewers get through a mountain of gear. Here, members of our review team pick their personal highlights from the class of 2017. Stuck for Christmas present ideas? We're here to help...

23 8 Dec, 2017

Scarpa Marmolada Pro OD Boots

A solid and supportive boot with some interesting modern touches, the Marmolada Pro is ideal for big hillwalking rounds, multi-day backpacking on demanding terrain, classic scrambles and via ferrata, says Dan Bailey.

24 Nov, 2017

Trail Running Shoes

Technical hill runs, big races, training in the park, hillwalking, scrambling, crag approaches and long distance backpacking - trail shoes have a lot of uses. Eight models go head to head here.

20 24 Oct, 2017

Scarpa Epic Lite OD

For waterproofing with less weight, the Epic Lite OD features OutDry technology. In this six-month review, Theo Moore tests this new approach...

3 21 Jul, 2017

Scarpa Charmoz OD B2 Boots

Ten years after it was first launched Scarpa's Charmoz has had a total overhaul. Dan Bailey puts this winter mountain all-rounder...

4 23 Jan, 2017

Scarpa Instinct VS, Instinct VS R and Instinct Lace

In one of our longest-running ever tests, Rob Greenwood compares three different models from Scarpa's Instinct...

8 16 Sep, 2016

Scarpa Drago

For those who are short of attention, I can summarise the following review in a single word: sensitivity. Were I to use a second word, it would...

2 28 Jun, 2016

Latest News

These are annoucements direct from manufacturers

Scarpa Mescalito

The new Scarpa Mescalito blends the comfort, support and protection of a mountain boot with the sensitivity and weight of an approach shoe.

13 Apr

ISPO 2018 - Final Report

The UKC team recently returned from the annual gear-fest in Munich: ISPO 2018. Here are some video interviews with brand representatives, who talked us through the key features of their latest creations.

5 13 Feb