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I walked for miles to find the best summer hiking boots for women — these ones made the cut

From trail to town, step out in supportive, stylish and breathable hiking boots this summer. Sian Lewis lays out the best

Evening Standard · Apr 3

Lowa Innovo Mid GTX hiking boots review: A gorgeous 3-season park-to-peak pair of hiking hooves

A wearable work of art, the versatile Innovos are comfortable, confident, supportive and protective all day long

Advnture · Aug 31, 2025

Aku Omnia V-light GTX hiking shoes review – versatile, vegan and very environmentally friendly

We take to the trails in Aku’s Omnia V-light GTX hiker, an all-purpose shoe designed with sustainability in mind

Advnture · Jul 7, 2025

7 reasons you need approach shoes: we get technical

From long walks ins, technical scrambles and easier climbing routes, there are many reasons you need approach shoes for your mountain adventures

Advnture · Apr 17, 2024

Aku Slope V-Light GTX: Aku’s historic Slope hiking boot gets a sustainable makeover

We take to the jagged, soaring peaks of the Dolomites in Aku’s revamped classic, the Slope V-Light GTX

Advnture · Dec 7, 2023

Aku Trekker Lite III GTX review: a virtually faultless 3-season hiking boot

We lace up the Aku Trekker Lite III GTX, a lightweight, waterproof hiking boot that's nigh on perfect for mountainous hikes

Advnture · Aug 11, 2023

Inside an Italian hiking boot factory: we explore Aku’s impressive HQ

We take a tour of premium trekking and mountaineering footwear brand Aku’s Montebelluna factory on the edge of the Italian Dolomites

Advnture · Apr 30, 2023

'I've had purple urine since I was in nappies, but only found out why aged 53'

Tony has Alkaptonuria (AKU), also known as black bone or black urine disease

Wales Online · Feb 28, 2023

Best walking shoes for women: Comfortable trainers for hikes or long strolls

Get hike-happy in our pick of the best comfortable, stylish and weatherproof walking shoes for women

Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2022

What is a Vibram sole? And why do so many footwear brands use them?

We take a closer look at the use of the Vibram sole in a variety of outdoor shoes and discover why it's so popular

Advnture · Dec 2, 2021