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WORDS: CHARLIE CALVERPRODUCER: SASKIA TILLERS
Urban trekking: the best shoes for conquering the streets and the slopes
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You know what’s great about the current state of menswear? There’s no need to wear ‘cool’ shoes that a) need to be replaced all the time due to general low quality and b) are as uncomfortable as a windowless apartment without air-con in summer.
Enter gorp: a hiking term that's now being used to refer to stylish, outdoors-focused, functional clothing and footwear. And, it’s also the reason why you can wear a pair of hiking shoes to the pub without resembling your year 10 school camp guide.
Nike ACG
1. 
Nike's All Conditions Gear (ACG) arm has been around for a minute making incredible outdoors centred gear in all shapes and sizes. The Mada is a slightly less 'hike-y' shoe, but it still has that vibe we all love, plus support for long walking distances.
Roa
2. 
Spotted on the feet of superstars like Drake, Italian hiking brand Roa has made a splash in 2022. Mixing old-school, up-market staple materials like premium leather with innovative Vibram soles, Roa offers all the features you could want.
New Balance
3. 
Although it's not a hiking company, there's no way we could exclude New Balance from this list. Loved by dads and twenty-somethings alike, they’re renowned for comfort whilst also being a favourite of celebrities like Timothée Chalamet.
Hoka One One
4. 
A newcomer to the game, Hoka One One has made up for lost time by making some of the most functional and statement-making sneakers on the market.
On Running
5. 
From Silicon Valley to the streets, On has been pushing the envelope when it comes to sneaker innovation and style. And with a Loewe collaboration under its belt this year, we feel like the brand is just scratching the surface of its potential.
Salomon
6. 
Probably the company that surfed this whole wave the best, Salomon's sneaker game has been unparalleled. Equally sick in a tan or black, this has that boot/sneaker hybrid feel to it and we're all over it.
Get your step count up.
Get your step count up.
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