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Natalia Lubomirski

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If thE boot fIts...

If you’re heading off track, it’s essential you

wear the right footwear. Alan Walker, Training

Manager at Mammut UK, reveals how to find the

perfect fit for you.

1

Make sure you have enough room around^

the foot for comfort. It should feel secure, with

no heel lift. But your toes should have some

room for movement and shouldn’t be pressing the

front of the boot.

2

Try your boots on in the afternoon. A day in

the hills causes your feet to expand slightly,

so trying them on later in the day will give

you a more realistic idea of how they feel w

hen

you need comfort the most.

3

If you’re stepping on well-trodden paths, then

choose a lightweight boot with a reasonable

amount of flexibility. But if you’re trekking

on uneven, steep ground, you’ll need a more rigid

boot with good ankle support.

plan

Top tip

Switch overstriding for

short, sharp steps to

bump up speed and

burn cals.

Hollie’s

Post-ramble

refresHment

Frozen red berries

(raspberries, strawberries,

redcurrants) + 250ml

coconut water + pinch

cinnamon = rehydrating,

muscle-mending, free-

radical-fighting smoothie.

your WalKIng

WardrobE

saucony Vitarun Jacket,

£90, saucony.com/uk

Cold weather is no match

for this windproof and

waterproof cover-up.

Its thermal stretch fabric

across your back and

under your arms will

keep you dry and

moving with ease.

bellum active endurance

Qskin antibacterial & odour

Control run top, £55,

bellumactive.co.uk

Layering is key during

the autumn months to

keep your body at an

optimum temperature

when you exercise.

This top is designed to

wick away sweat and

is quick-drying, too.

merrell Women’s bare

access flex trainer, £80,

cotswoldoutdoor.com

Ideal for walking on and off road,

the specially designed midsole

provides agility and stability on

uneven surfaces, while the outsole

gives superior grip and traction in

wet and dry weather.

Having the right kit will help you

boost your performance. Here are

your get-marching must-haves.