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Scarpa Rapid XT GTX Review - ''They have maintained the quality, sturdy build quality that you come to expect from a leather Scarpa shoe whilst making them lighter''

Posted by Nick Brown on Feb 12, 2025

With the autumn and winter weather bringing wetter ground underfoot it was time to give the new Scarpa Rapid XT GTX hiking shoes a go out. Having used them on a mixture of terrain on my local walks for a few weeks now, from slightly boggy sheep fields to good but uneven paths they have performed very well. As with most new leather shoes they were initially quite unforgiving but have now bedded in …
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Altra Timp 5 Review - “The Timp 5 is extremely versatile, ideal for changeable terrain whether you're running or walking”

Posted by Chris Futers on Nov 29, 2024

Over the course of this year, I committed myself to a number of ultra marathon challenges and wanted to gear myself up with the best tools for the job. First on this list and most importantly was footwear… Considering plenty of options I wanted something that provided stability of changing terrain that prioritise comfort over long distances over some more rigid or minimalist. The key features …
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