NEWS: Scarpa heated footbeds

Frozen out of winter walking by the fear of cold feat? Well the chill could be over, as Scarpa is launching the Grizu heated footbed system that heats up the front part of the foot and raising the temperature inside the boot to an extremely comfortable 38° C. The microprocessor inside the insole regulates the output based on the outside temperature making sure the foot is never too cold or hot.

Inside the Heating Support Footbed there is a lithium battery, a flexible resistor and a highly sensitive temperature sensor. Also included is a battery charger with a double outlet so the right and left insoles can be charged individually. A remote control is also included so that the insoles can be switched on and off from outside the boot.

The Grizu can be inserted into any boot or shoe with a removable insole. The Heating Support Footbed even functions in humid conditions. If they are submerged in water the electric circuit automatically protects itself and once dried out will carry on working. The polymer Lithium batteries use similar technology to mobile phones and stay charged for up to 7 hours.

The Grizu could be ideal anyone with poor circulation or those prone to cold feet in the winter and retails for £140.00 and go on sale this winter.

For more information go to Scarpa web site

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NEWS: Inov8 Roclite 390

This is probably the most eagerly awaited peice of footwear this Autumn. The Inov8 Roclite 390 weighs in at just 390g for a half pair size 8 and yet it retains ankle protection, a great grip and a protection from the wet.

Following on from the success of their running shoes, Inov8 have added the Roclite 390. This waterproof and breathable boot was originally designed for ultralight paragliding. However, the Roclite 390 it is creating a buzz around the walking world, as it is also ideal for lightweight hill walking. The higher ankle cuff promises to keep mud and water out of the boot as well as protecting the ankle from scrapes and adding a notch of support.

The boots hit the stores in August 2007 and come in sizes from 3-14UK.

Trail are promised the first boots in the UK, so look out for a review.

For more information go to inov-8 Web site

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NEWS: Montrail Cirrus GTX boot

Montrail have added a new lightweight waterproof boot to their range that looks ideal for anyone wanting to lighten the load on the feet. Following on from the Montrail Stratos GTX, the new Montrail Cirrus GTX adds a little extra grunt making it ideal for those heading to wetter and rougher terrain, yet still prefering to travel light.

The Cirrus benefits from a Gore-Tex liner, like the Statos, but the upper is now more durable to increase the boots ability to resist long term wear. Underfoot the lug pattern on the outsole has been beefed up too, for better traction in the mud.

The Cirrus hits the shops in October 2007 at a price of £100. From our first look we reckon it could be an ideal boot for those wanting to travel light.

Look out for a detailed review in Trail soon.

For more information go to Montrail Web site

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NEWS: New Scarpa boots and Terra Nova bothy

Live from OutDoor 2007: Scarpa has seen a massive increase in sales of their technical alpine climbing and scrambling boots, but at 190 quid for a boot like the Charmoz they realise that not everyone is ready to commit. So in Spring 2008 it's going to launch the Cristallo GTX, which offers the same technical spec for just 150 quid.

So if you want the extra confidence that a pair of dedicated scrambling boots can offer on rocky routes, it might be worth holding out till early next year. Scarpa say they'll be in shops by Feb 2008 - look out for a review in the mag soon.



The Daylite is a suprisingly flexible boot that is very lightweight and offers a dedicated climbing area towards the front of the sole, similar to the Cristallo. It's not going to offer a great deal of support but will definitely appeal to people who want to move fast and light and do the odd bit of scrambling.

The Daylite will cost 125 quid and will hit the shelves around Feb 2008. Both boots are pretty bright and have a very European design-ethic. Let us know what you think about them on The Trail Forum.

Terra Nova Superlite Bothy



We thought you'd like a look at Terra Nova's new Superlite Bothy. These are both 2-person bothy's but the one on the left uses the same fabrics as Terra Nova's superlite tent range.

The original 2-person bothy weighed 325g but by using the new fabric and cutting pack on extras like windows and roof sockets the new bothy bag weighs in an an impressive 230g, shaving almost a third off the weight.

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