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Orders placed now will be shipped on Tuesday 31st December (in stock products). We would like to wish all customers a very Happy New Year – your support is much appreciated. Our regular shop opening times are 10.00am to 3.00pm Monday to Saturday. We aim to dispatch orders within 24 hours for items that are […]

William Slack founded his business on 26th August 1902, coinciding with his 19th birthday. At the time, he was employed as a hand stamper at the Mansfield Shoe Company and was known as a diligent worker. Often, he found himself waiting for slower processes upstream, which allowed him to operate three machines simultaneously. Seeking recognition […]

We have recently returned from our latest outdoor adventure. We spent a week exploring the Dinaric Alpine resort of Jahorina which is just south of Sarajevo the capital city of Bosnia & Herzegovana. We had not been to Bosnia before and were not sure what to expect. Jahorina’s claim to fame is hosting events for […]

In January 2020 we spent a week in Ruka-Kuusamo which is situated in Northern Ostrobothnia, in the north-east of Finland, bordering Russia. The area is located at 66 degrees North, so not technically in the Arctic but part of the Sub-Arctic and at least landscape-wise, a part of Lapland.  Average daytime temperatures for January are -14C with just […]

Buy Woolpower at almost half price.  We have a selection of green base layers, mid layers, socks & accessories in this colour recently discontinued by Woolpower.  We can now offer them at a great price – a real winter warmer! Click here to view our Woolpower Sale.  

Visit our store to view a wide selection of Paramo clothing for men and women.  Autumn/Winter 2019 season range is now in stock and you can purchase either instore or here on our website for fast secure worldwide delivery.  We are a Paramo Shop-in-Shop which means we stock an extended collection in all sizes available.  Our […]

We had the chance to escape the gloomy weather hitting the UK and headed off to Claviere, Italy for a week of skiing over the Christmas holiday.  It was the ideal opportunity to try out Parajumpers which we have just started stocking.  The Skimaster jacket was thoroughly tried out and kept me warm, dry & […]

We now have available the new Autumn/Winter 2018 range from Paramo which includes jackets, trousers, fleeces, base layers & accessories.  So no matter if the weather conditions you are faced with are from The Arctic this winter we have the clothing that will protect you – keeping you warm, dry and comfortable.  Click here to view our Paramo shop-in-shop clothing range. We are a shop-in-shop for […]

Visit our shop in Mansfield where we pride ourselves on product knowledge and getting the correct walking boots or shoes is essential for you to enjoy your walks in comfort and safety.  When you visit our shop we will discuss with you your individual requirements in terms of where you plan to be walking, this […]