When we talk about comfort in your walking boots or trail running shoes, most people focus on the shoe itself. But one of the most transformative upgrades—especially if you’re on your feet for hours—is swapping out the insole (also known as a footbed). Most shoes come with basic, flat inserts that don’t offer much support. That’s where specialist insoles come in. I’m Chris from Crib Goch Outdoor, and this blog is all about helping you…
Picture the scene: the same trail, two very different hikers. One is clad in time-worn leather boots and a weather-faded Paramo jacket. The other bounces along in neon Hokas, tracking every step on their smartwatch while their Salomon rucksack gleams in the sun like a beacon of the…
Updated by the Crib Goch Outdoor team Dec 2025 — based on real UK mountain experience Climb Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) once, and you’ll quickly understand why it’s one of the most popular hikes in the UK. At 1,085m, it attracts everyone from first-time hillwalkers to seasoned scramblers —…
