News

"British brand" is not the same as "made in Britain". Here is how to tell the difference, and why the answer changes what happens to your feet.

That hot, burning ache under the ball of your foot at the end of a long day is one of walking's most common complaints - and often one of the easiest to fix. Here is what causes it, and what actually helps. You have had a brilliant day on the hills. Then, somewhere in the last few miles, the front of your foot starts to feel hot, tender and sore - as if you have been walking on a warm pebble. By the time you get your boots off, the balls of your feet are burning. It is miserable, it...

Autumn walking means wet grass, morning dew and the odd downpour — and soggy feet ruin a good walk fast. Here's how the right mohair walking socks keep your feet dry, warm and blister-free, even when your "waterproof" boots give up.

Bamboo socks feel softer in the packet. Mohair proves itself around hour four. An honest look at how the two fibres actually perform - and where each one wins.