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Welcome to our Blog where you will find a large collection of informative articles and videos for new and experienced climbers, runners and outdoor enthusiasts.

We are particulary proud of our in-depth Product Reviews and associated Buying Guides. We have a series on The Basics, for those new to, or are interested in climbing. We also have a wealth of Product Information and Brand Profiles and much much more.

Welcome to our Blog where you will find a large collection of informative articles and videos for new and experienced climbers, runners and outdoor enthusiasts.

We are particulary proud of our in-depth Product Reviews and associated Buying Guides. We have a series on The Basics, for those new to, or are interested in climbing. We also have a wealth of Product Information and Brand Profiles and much much more.

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Black Diamond Technician Leather & Mission XP | Approach Shoe Review

Black Diamond Technician Leather & Mission XP | Approach Shoe Review

Dave Westlake has been testing two models of approach shoe from Black Diamond in recent months – the Mission XP and the Technician Leather. These are both what I’d call ‘cragging’ approach shoes, in a category of footwear which now covers all eventualities and all approaches. At one extreme, we have easy on/off trainer style shoes for approaching the indoor gym from the carpark. At the other, we have sturdy waterproof mountain shoes for treacherous 2+ hour walk-ins. Both the Mission XP and the Technician Leather from BD are somewhere in between – most similar to the classic Five Ten Guide Tennie. 
  • October 03, 2022
  • 5 min read
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La Sportiva TX2 EVO | Approach Shoe Review

La Sportiva TX2 EVO | Approach Shoe Review

The evolution of an old classic, the La Sportiva TX2 EVO comes to the market packed full of fantastic features that revamp and refresh the original TX2. Will this second iteration live up to the name? Find out here as Rock+Run team member Pete gives them the runaround.
  • September 30, 2022
  • 3 min read
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Red Chili Voltage 2 | Climbing Shoe Review

Red Chili Voltage 2 | Climbing Shoe Review

Aggressive precision in an updated, back-to-basics package - the second iteration of the Red Chili Voltage 2 is a no frills, no spills high performance shoe that just seems to make sense. Produced in the wake of Edelrid’s Red Chili takeover, the Voltage 2 came to market in 2019 as the flagship shoe for this new alliance but, did they get it right? Read our review to find out.
  • September 23, 2022
  • 3 min read
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Rock + Run Yangra 400 Sleeping Bag | Sleeping Bag Review

Rock + Run Yangra 400 Sleeping Bag | Sleeping Bag Review

Choosing a new sleeping bag is never an easy task. With so many different well known brands and models on offer, why should you consider the Rock+Run own brand range? Hopefully, within the next few minutes, this review will give you pause for thought.
  • September 12, 2022
  • 3 min read
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Scarpa Maestro Women's | Climbing Shoe Review

Scarpa Maestro Women's | Climbing Shoe Review

A detailed look at the adaptable Scarpa Maestro Womens rock shoe, which offers stability yet still has enough flex for smearing.
  • August 23, 2022
  • 3 min read
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Mammut Alpine Dry 8mm | Climbing Rope Review

Mammut Alpine Dry 8mm | Climbing Rope Review

GB ice climber, Matt Foot, takes Mammut's Alpine Dry 8mm half ropes for a spin. Testing them in both summer and winter, Matt gives his full review from first impressions to 6 months in.
  • August 15, 2022
  • 6 min read
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Scarpa Instinct S | Climbing Shoe Review

Scarpa Instinct S | Climbing Shoe Review

Cutting edge performance in a sublimely designed package - Scarpa’s new Instinct S is a real weapon of the vertical world, transcending any preconceived notions about the effectiveness of a climbing slipper with an example of excellence that truly changes the climbing shoe game. But how have they done it and what makes Scarpa’s latest Instinct slipper so special?
  • August 09, 2022
  • 4 min read
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Red Chili Mystix | Climbing Shoe Review

Red Chili Mystix | Climbing Shoe Review

The Mystix was a superb 2020 addition to Red Chili’s high performance lineup, packed full of impressive new features and sporting a whole new last but, with most of their time on sale spent during a pandemic, is 2022 the year when the Mystix finally comes of age? 
  • August 05, 2022
  • 3 min read
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EB Balboa | Climbing Shoe Review

EB Balboa | Climbing Shoe Review

The Balboa has already done it all. From 9c sport routes to bouldering World Cup finals, but, can this latest offering from EB mix it with the very best?
  • July 04, 2022
  • 3 min read
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EB Django | Climbing Shoe Review

EB Django | Climbing Shoe Review

Classically EB in features and profile, the Django’s third iteration has been refined into a very recognisable EB shoe that embodies the brand but, whilst it shares many similarities with the other shoes in the range, the Django is a unique beast. Find out why here.
  • June 17, 2022
  • 3 min read
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EB Strange | Climbing Shoe Review

EB Strange | Climbing Shoe Review

Coming in as the stiffest (and most eye-catching) model in the EB range, the Strange has been engineered to perform tremendously on real rock with a fast lace-up system that further enhances its suitability for a day at the crag. But, aren’t laces, as the name suggests, a strange choice? Although they might take longer to tie than the Velcro alternative, the lace-up closure on the Strange provides unrivalled adjustability that a Velcro system simply can’t match.
  • May 27, 2022
  • 3 min read
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Climbskin product review by Rock+Run

Climbskin Hand Cream | Hand Repair and Skin Care Review

A serious step up in climbing skincare, Climbskin’s Hand Cream comes packed full of superb, natural ingredients which combine to provide the handiest healing solution on the market.
  • May 25, 2022
  • 1 min read
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