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Scarpa’s new scrambling boots

LFTO Gear Team, 28 March 2008 09:00

The latest boot from Scarpa, the £150 Cristello, combines the best features of its popular predecessors, in a technical scrambling and Via-Ferrata boot that can also be used for hill, mountain and glacier walking.The uppers are made from Pro-Tech suede with a pro fibre midsole for extra support and a very generous rubber rand for added protection on rock. It ...

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Scarpa’s new scrambling boots

LFTO Gear Team, 28 March 2008 09:00

Planet-saving socks hit the UK

LFTO Gear Team, 09 February 2008 09:30

Teko Socks, which went down a storm in the US market, are available to buy in the UK as of this month. North American firm Teko has been widely lauded for its use of planet-friendly processes and environmentally sustainable materials since its launch in 2004. The socks are made using organic and recycled fibres, washed in ozone instead of chlorine, ...

Vegan boot to be unveiled at Slide

LFTO Gear Team, 25 January 2008 10:38

With only a few weeks to go until sports gear showcase Slide, bootmakers Aku have revealed a new idea which will get plenty of attention there.The brand has added a vegan boot to its Suiterra hiking range. Both the men’s and women’s Suiterra Injected and Suiterra Micro range have synthetic uppers and are bonded with glue which is free from ...

Solar-powered boots!

LFTO Gear Team, 23 January 2008 08:21

Okay, so the boots themselves aren’t rigged with a sneaky sunshine-powered battery to get you up the hills quicker, but Grisport’s footwear will soon be the greenest on the market, thanks to the sun. Over 10,000 solar panels are currently being installed at the company’s factory in the Dolomite region of Italy, and it’s hoped that the first sunshine-powered boots will ...

Merrell Mocs: upping the cool factor

LFTO Gear Team, 21 January 2008 08:18

Merrell have created a new light hill-walking shoe to keep your tootsies warm this winter. The Quantum Moc Waterproof, which retails at £60, promises to keep you dry as a bone without weighing you down.Its top features include an upper made of pigskin leather (lighter than the mooing kind), a Polartec 100 Thermo Insulation Lining treated with Agis Antimicrobial Technology ...

Revealed: TEVA's shoes for spring and summer

LFTO Gear Team, 17 January 2008 14:06

Outdoor shoe specialists Teva have unveiled their Spring and Summer collection for 2008, pledging that the range lives up to their “Go. Do. Be” slogan.We’re less than convinced by the somewhat cloying phrase, which is also used to divide the range, but the products look as impressive as you'd imagine from this much-loved brand.The collection is divided into GO (stylish ...

Socks made from bamboo? Whatever next?

LFTO Gear Team, 25 December 2007 12:30

So, did you get socks again? If so, were they like these?Wynnster has launched a new range featuring an ingenious bamboo-based design. The idea is, it's good for youer feet and gentle on the environment, as bamboo is a sustainable resource.The bamboo fibres mean the socks are highly breathable and work hard to maintain your foot temperature, cooling when it's ...