Salomon’s new shoe lets you control your come down

Hiking up hills is great – except when you find yourself at the top of a peak at tea time. When the urge for an Early Grey hits, you need shoes you can rely on to get you down to the tea room. Thankfully, Salomon’s new X-Ultra 3 GTX (£125) treads come complete with descent control tech. Not a complex abseiling system, it’s a specially patterned patch on the sole that clutches rocks better than clotted cream on a fresh scone. They’re comfortable, too, thanks to an OrthoLite footbed, while a GoreTex inner should keep your feet smelling fresher than a pot of rooibos.

Chris Rowlands Freelance contributor

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Formerly News Editor at this fine institution, Chris now writes about tech from his tropical office. Sidetracked by sustainable stuff, he’s also keen on coffee kit, classic cars and any gear that gets better with age.

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Cameras, gear and travel tech