Jan 15, 2026
Walking & Outdoor Gear
Walking & outdoor gear covers the kit you use on paths, hills, farms and fields. From walking boots and insoles to socks, gaiters and waterproof layers, this hub pulls together every guide on staying comfortable, dry and supported when you are on your feet all day.
You will find advice on:
- Choosing walking boots and shoes
- Preventing blisters and sore feet
- Picking the right walking socks
- Getting the best fit from your footwear
- Using gaiters, insoles and boot care products
All of the guides below link to real kit we stock, so you can move from advice to buying without jumping around the site.
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Walking & outdoor guides
- Best walking boots for plantar fasciitis
- Five essential features of comfortable walking boots
- Which walking boot insoles should I choose
- Anti blister walking socks
- Guaranteed blister free socks
- Five steps to comfortable feet when out walking
- Leaky walking boots and how to fix them
- Key features of comfortable walking shoes
- The best walking boots and shoes to prevent blisters
- How to put on walking gaiters
- Walking in the mountains
- Lowland walking and what to wear
- Summer walking holiday gear guide
- Get the right boot fitting when trying walking shoes at home
- Lacing techniques that help to alleviate foot problems
- What are the best walking boots for the job
- New to walking and want to get fit, wear the right gear
- How to prevent potential foot problems when out walking
- Wearing the right socks to prevent cold feet
- Should you wax leather walking boots? How to, when to and why
- 1000mile socks technology
- 10 useful tips on using a hiking staff
Find the right kit for walking
If you are dealing with sore feet, wet boots or cold toes, the guides above point you to kit that fixes those problems. Our walking boots, socks and waterproof layers are picked for comfort, fit and long days on your feet, not shelf appeal.