Footwear

Just when I thought I'd tried everything in the gear-testing world, a pair of these Skinners Comfort 2.0 'sock shoes' landed on my doorstep. Intrigued, I pulled them on and went for a long, muddy walk. Here's what I thought of them

If you like rugged hill and mountain walks, a tough approach shoe with a rigid outsole should suit you. BBC Countryfile Magazine tester Rob Slade tries La Sportiva's TX Hike GTX in the Brecon Beacons

The Facet 75 looks good – but can it cope with a muddy Welsh trail? Rob Slade pulls on a pair to find out

Searching for a pair of traditional-looking walking boots for under £200? The Mountain Warehouse Hurricane Extreme IsoGrip Boots, with their durable leather upper and grippy outsole may just be for you.

You're after a versatile, mid-height boot for you walking adventures, Could inov-8's updated Roclite Pro 400 GTX V2 boot be the one? Joe Pontin tests a pair in the Somerset hills

This lightweight and fast trail running shoe makes hitting the trails a blast – and the G 270 V2 is a great shoe choice for long-distance trail runners aiming for speed.

Vivobarefoot's Magna Forest ESC offer a chunky sole for extra grip – but are they still as comfortable as the Magna FGs? Tanya Jackson finds out.

Comfortable and grippy, the Scarpa Mescalito is a great approach shoe for walking in dry weather – but as BBC Countryfile Magazine editor Fergus Collins finds, if you're out in the wet, you might want to opt for its Gore-Tex lined cousin instead

With smart suede uppers, Danner's Panorama Low shoe cuts a dash on the trail – but what's it actually like to hike in? Rob Slade tests a pair for you

With a competitive price, the Wychwood Mid will appeal to walkers on a budget – but can it cope with wet and slippery trails? Rob Slade finds out

Looking for a lightweight, grippy hiking boot with a sporty look? Salomon's Cross Hike 2 Mid GTX fits the bill, but how does it feel on the trail? Rob Slade tests a pair

You're after an affordable walking boot for ambles and easy rambles. The Cotswold Wychwood Low looks the part, but how does it perform on the muddy trails of the Brecon Beacons? Rob Slade tries a pair

It's smart and sleek, yet tough enough for tricky trails – but is the Aerios FL 2, from high end Canada gear maker Arc'Teryx, worth the price? Hiker Rob Slade tests a pair for BBC Countryfile Magazine

The big chunky sole might not be to everyone's taste, but what a great walking shoe! Tester Rob Slade enjoys hiking in the Hoka Anacapa Low GTX

Looking for a reliable, waterproof hiking shoe? Rob Slade puts the Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX through its paces

You're after a versatile boot for all kinds of walks. Can the Fellmaster GTX cope with tough terrain as well as the easygoing stuff? Daniel Graham puts a pair to the test in the Welsh hills

Bobbi boots promise style, comfort and versatility – but do they live up to the hype? Tanya Jackson tests out a pair in the Wiltshire countryside.

You're after a pair of walking boots that can handle tough hill walks, but also feel light and nimble on short lowland walks. Scarpa's Rush TRK could fit the bill, says gear tester Pat Kinsella

They may be billed as 'hiker boots' – but are they actually any good for hiking in? Joe Pontin tries a pair out in the Somerset Hills... 

With leather uppers and red laces, at first glance the Vivobarefoot Tracker FG has a smart retro style. But there's more to it than meets the eye, writes Countryfile Magazine gear tester Daniel Graham

You'e after a mid-priced pair of hiking boots that offers you beefy protection on country walks... so could the Keen Circadia Waterproof Boot be the one for you? Robert Brock tries a pair

With retro good looks, the Capriolo walking boot is smart enough for pub and high street – but do they still feel comfortable after a few miles on the trail? Joe Pontin finds out

You want a substantial hiking boot for tricky surfaces – but nothing too heavy and cumbersome. Could the Traverse LT from Norwegian gear maker Helly Hansen suit you? Joe Pontin tests a pair