Approach Shoes


Featured Review

Boreal Flyers Mid

Robust, supportive, and with a decent all-terrain tread, the mid-cut version of Boreal's technical approach shoe is built to last, says Rob Greenwood, and should be a good investment for anyone seeking a more substantial option for mountain use in particular.


Latest Reviews

These are reviews from the UKH editorial team

Oboz Katabatic Low

Rob Greenwood's first experience of this US brand has impressed him. The Katabatic is a really good all-round walking shoe, he says, that'll do you for summer hill days, crag approaches, and even scrambling. 

Black Diamond Mission XP and Technician Leather Approach Shoes

The Mission XP and Technician Leather are light approach shoes with sticky soles which are precise for climbing. While they lack the wet ground grip and overall support you might want for UK scrambles and mountain crag...

Dolomite Crodarossa Hi GTX Boot

As a confirmed shoe-over-boot user, the somewhat sceptical Alan James tries the stiffer, high cuff alternative to his current favourite approach shoe - the Crodarossa from Dolomite. Will he be converted to boots for long hill days and scrambling...?

Scarpa Gecko Approach Shoe

Those looking for top easy climbing and scrambling performance will find it in the new Scarpa Gecko, says Alan James. 

Scarpa Rapid - approach shoe meets trail shoe

Is this a lightweight approach shoe you can also run in, or a trail shoe with scrambling ability? A jack of all...

Black Diamond Prime Approach Shoe

It may look nice, but the Prime is undermined for typical UK use by its soft midsole and flat outsole. "Whilst the term...

Dolomite Velocissima

Cool and light, but really well made, it's hard to find fault with the Velocissima shoe, says Rob Greenwood - particularly on more...


Latest News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

TNF x EB Summit Series Footwear

The North Face Summit Series™ footwear has been engineered to meet the needs of the modern mountaineer. Those who push faster, over more varied terrain and in changing conditions. Using technical materials, innovative details, adaptable designs...

Adidas Terrex launch the Free Hiker 2 Gore-tex Hiking Shoe

Adidas Terrex launch the Free Hiker 2 Gore-tex Hiking Shoe built to keep feet dry and supported when conditions get tough. 

DOLOMITE Crodarossa HI GTX

The Crodarossa HI GTX is a shoe designed for mountain approach and technical treks, like via ferratas and climbing paths.

DOLOMITE Crodarossa Low GTX

The Crodarossa Low GTX 2.0 is a lightweight mountain approach shoe, meant for those who looks for the maximum freedom...

AKU Rock DFS Approach Shoes

AKU launches new Rock DFS with new and exclusive Dual Fit System technology

DOLOMITE Crodarossa Lite GTX 2.0

The Crodarossa Lite GTX 2.0 is a lightweight mountain approach shoe, meant for those who looks for the maximum...

DOLOMITE Velocissima

Dolomite presents the new entry for summer 2021: Velocissima. An Italian-made shoe that ably combines over a century of...


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