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Brasher Chichon 2010

£50.00

The Chichon has won this test for a number of years and I have not heard of anyone having problems with it either. So it appears to be well-proven. It has a waterproof lining and is built to take plenty of use and abuse while offering excellent protection for children heading for rougher terrain.  But a full leather upper would ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
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Teva Open Toachi 2010

£60.00

The Teva Open Toachi Leather won ‘Best in Test’ in 2009. This synthetic version is lower in price and faster-drying, so in my view it’s a better product for campers and hill-goers. It is based on the well-proven Wraptor series that has won these reviews in the past, thanks to the excellent sole unit. So you get a wonderful easy ...

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Brasher Tora GTX 2011

£60.00

The Brasher Tora GTX is a new boot that appears to be a good development of the Chichon, which has won this test in recent years. The outsole is very aggressive with good stiffness, making it ideal for rougher terrain. The upper has a Gore-Tex lining to keep out the wet plus a very good stiff toe box and a ...

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Inov-8 RocLite 315

£65.00

This trail-running shoe has won our tests for the past three years, and to our mind it’s still the best shoe for regular off-road running when surfaces are muddy and loose. This is one of the lightest shoes we’ve seen making it ideal for moving fast. You get an exceptionally breathable upper, which is reinforced around the toe, heel and ...

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Teva Open Toachi Leather 2009

£65.00

The Open Toachi Leather is similar to Teva’s excellent Wraptor series that has won these reviews in the past, in terms of its footbed. So you get that superb, easy walking action from the precurved sole, the excellent cushioning and the useful stiffness, which all makes the ride wonderful on every step. The outsole offers a good grip in mud ...

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Lizard Wild Women’s

£65.00

These sandals from Lizard are instantly comfortable, with great cushioned footbeds and soft but supportive suede uppers. Three adjustable mesh straps ensure an excellent fit and they flex well at the toe. The soft footbeds provide good shock absorption, the straps are supportive in the wet and dry, the bumper offers top protection, and the stiff midsole is excellent.

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Teva Karnali Wraptor

£65.00

The Teva Wraptor has been a regular winner of Trail’s sandal reviews over the years as it’s the most functional sandal on the planet by a huge margin. This latest incarnation has a toe protector and a new sole unit that allows water to escape through a system of drainage holes. The straps have changed a little and now offer ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 4
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La Sportiva Crosslight

£70.00

This is an exceptional new trail-running shoe that looks set to challenge the current leaders in the field. The Crosslight is very lightweight but also boasts performance-enhancing features. Firstly the upper is mesh for breathability but it’s not so open that it allows too much water in. Also, any water that gets in can be pumped out around the lower ...

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Brasher Diabolo Low XCR

£70.00

These multi-activity shoes from Brasher are well padded and low-cut, and the mesh uppers mould to your feet straight away. The lacing system ensures a really secure fit, and I like the softness in the tongue. Despite having a chunky, grippy sole and waterproof XCR lining, they are light, and feel equally at home on the trail and in the ...

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Bite Xtension

£70.00

These sandals from Bite feel great from the word go, and with a little fine-tuning become very, very stable and secure. The removable footbed means that orthotic wearers can also get the best out of them. The midsole stiffness is spot on for general trail walking, although the outsole is best suited to firm and dry going. The bumpers are ...

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Merrell Waterpro Ganges 2011

£72.00

The Merrell Waterpro Ganges’ modern styling hides a practical foundation of great features. Firstly the sole unit is a good aggressive Vibram design with deep lugs that are ideal for getting a grip on softer ground. There is an excellent degree of stiffness in there too, though, which makes these better than most here for walking over uneven terrain. The ...

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Lafuma Sky Race

£75.00

Lafuma has a great range of trail-running shoes, and this new design looks like one the best. The Sky Race has a mesh upper to help keep the feet cool, but you get enough reinforcement around the sides and toe to keep the worst of the weather out while keeping the feet well-protected from knocks. The tongue is made from ...

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Berghaus Kontort

£75.00

The Kontort feels good straight from the box, with a soft, totally synthetic upper and plenty of padding on the tongue and ankle cuff. The lacing system works efficiently, even offering a choice of top eyelets to help fine-tune fit and stability. Hard to fault. The outsole offers superb grip on a variety of surfaces, especially softer ground, and the ...

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Zamberlan Crest XCR

£85.00

Like most Zamberlan footwear the Crest XCR multi-activity shoe is a functional design for those who demand performance in the mountains. It came first in our test in April 2007 and is still one to take seriously. You get a Gore-Tex XCR waterproof lining to guarantee dry feet. The upper is a mix of suede leather and synthetics, but you ...

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Keen Targhee Low event

£85.00

The Keen range of footwear has one strong theme throughout and that is the brand’s dedication to its unique toe profile and protection design. Slip these multi-activity shoes on and the space for your big toes is unprecedented. Furthermore, the sole rubber wraps around the toe box to offer superb toe protection. These two features give all Keen footwear a ...

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Zamberlan Crest XCR

£85.00

Zamberlan can always be relied upon to provide functional footwear – and the Crest XCR multi-activity shoe continues that tradition, with a design that dedicated to performance around the mountains. So you get a Gore-Tex XCR waterproof lining. The upper is a mix of suede leather and synthetics. The lacing system of the Crest extends a good way towards the ...

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Keen Targhee Low

£85.00

Slip these multi-activity shoes on, and the space for your big toes is unprecedented. Furthermore, the sole rubber wraps around the toe box to offer fantastic toe protection. The Targhee has a waterproof lining provided by eVent, while the upper is a blend of leather and synthetics for good durability. The lace loops benefit from reflective trim, which makes these ...

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Asolo Rhythm XCR

£85.00

Reassuringly snug around the whole foot. Quite stiff so feel very supportive, even on rough terrain, and the lacing works well, ensuring they remain comfortable and stable. Reinforced toe and heel does a great job of guarding feet from scrapes and bumps, and the excellent shock absorption at the heel keeps feet feeling fresh all day. Heavier than most, but ...

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Berghaus Pro Rush Low XCR

£85.00

The Pro Rush’s soft mesh uppers ensure extreme comfort straight from the box and an excellent lacing system makes it really easy to get a good fit. They’re also wonderfully light. The Gore-Tex XCR lining will feel a little sweaty on really hot days, but it does mean you won’t get wet feet walking through long grass or shallow puddles. ...

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Timberland Route Racer 2009

£85.00

The track wound around trees, twisted between crags and rose steadily onto the slopes of Wansfell Pike above Ambleside.The new Timberland Route Racer is just one of a new range of shoes in the brand’s Mountain Athletics range. As I ran through the woods, the shoe felt ideal on forest tracks, and it tackled muddy grass slopes well thanks to ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
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The North Face Vindicator GTX

£89.00

Soft, suede uppers, and a fairly wide last make these feel like old friends straight from the box. An excellent lacing system makes it easy to achieve a great fit across the whole foot, and a locking eyelet by the tongue makes them incredibly easy to whip on and off. The Vibram sole has quite an aggressive tread pattern, which ...

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Zamberlan Crest XCR/Venture 2009

£90.00

The Zamberlan Crest XCR/Venture multi-activity shoe won ‘Best in Test’ in 2008 and 2007, and for my money it is still up there. Typically of Zamberlan the Crest is a functional shoe for those who demand performance in the mountains and so it is built to take plenty of abuse. You get a Gore-Tex XCR waterproof lining to guarantee dry ...

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Zamberlan Venture GT

£90.00

One of the heavier shoes on test, but still a fair bit down on a good boot, and it didn’t feel at all clumsy, so loses no marks. It is very stable and offers plenty of support, both in the upper, which is a split-leather/Cordura blend, and in the midsole, which seems to flex perfectly both front to back and ...

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Zamberlan Crest XCR/Venture 2010

£95.00

The Zamberlan Crest XCR/Venture won ‘Best in Test’ in 2009, 2008 and 2007 because it is very functional. As with most Zamberlan products it is built to take the knocks from a life outdoors. The Crest has a Gore-Tex XCR waterproof lining to guarantee dry feet. On the outside a suede leather and synthetics provide good durability while a rubber ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
  • Owners' rating rating is 0
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Brasher Kenai GTX 2011

£100.00

When it comes to soles, striking a balance between bendy enough that you can feel what you’re doing and stiff enough that you’re not groaning at every bump and lump is key. With the Kenai GTX, Brasher seems to have found this balance. Though undeniably bendier than some other models on test, the Kenai (men’s version is the Kiso) does ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
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