For four days, we explored the Hatta mountain views and the desert, and only then did I realise I wished I’d brought proper women's hiking boots. Some of the terrain was tricky; I felt stones slipping ...

On the trails, brands like Speedland and Canadian shoemaker Norda are pushing the prices. Norda’s shoes start at $295. The new 001A G+ that we tested costs $325. That’s not far off the price of an ...

“These are great boots for hiking, on and off trail.” ...

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The Salomon XT6 Gore-Tex is one of our favourites for a waterproof, toggle-lace sneaker. Salomon makes its own proper ...

Naturally, then, I am pro quick-lace and speed-lace sneakers (or bungee, toggle, whatever your preferred term is for the laces you pull and lock instead of tie in a knot). My first were Salomons, and ...