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One thing is for sure about autumn and winter in the UK: the conditions will range from glorious to treacherous. While not as cold as Scandinavia and North America, we have to endure a ridiculous amount of rainfall – one that literally puts a dampener on everything. These conditions call for a different type of footwear: higher, sturdier, more weatherproof. Boots, in other words. Usually needed from October till March. The MTE Line Vans’ MTE line – “Made for the Elements” – gives you this exact type of all-weather footwear while retaining the street-friendly Vans aesthetic that we all know...

Gramicci’s range of outdoor trousers is one of very few that strikes the delicate balance between genuine utility and street-friendly style. Founded as a climbing brand, which it remains to this day, Gramicci has always focused on providing comfort for the wearer – so all Gramicci trousers give you that wonderful freedom of movement. However, the brand now has a pretty broad selection of fits and cuts, some loose and some a bit more tailored. They all look pretty similar when folded up, but vastly different once on your legs! So to help you choose the right style first time,...

We get a lot of customers asking for our advice on the Dickies Work Pant and how each style actually fits. With there being numerous variations – 874, 873 and 872 just for starters – and with the brand being American, it can feel a bit like a lucky dip if you’ve not bought that style before. It’s quite the bummer when you receive a parcel that you’ve been eagerly awaiting, only to find that what you’ve bought doesn’t fit right, isn’t it? Especially right now, we could all do without that kind of thing. So with that in mind,...

"Designed, tested and made on Planet Earth. For outdoor use." That’s the Nike ACG motto, and it sums the brand up perfectly: a celebration of the real outdoors. The distinctive designs may give off an otherworldly impression, but ACG is very much focused on our world and the challenges that Mother Nature presents us. That’s why the product range caters for all types of conditions, from snowbound hills to sandy beaches, from craggy mountains to muddy fields. ACG is also about facing up to the challenges that we ourselves are presenting to Mother Nature – namely the needless harm to...