Overall View
Well priced trail shoe ideal for long trails but equally at home on a scramble. Very stable with a good grip on most surfaces but definitely a walking rather than running shoe. Waterproof and breathable and built to last.
Real World Test
The Anatom V1 proved to be a bit of a surprise. Testing boots and shoes is usually a nightmare as so much of it depends on whether the shoe/boot fits your foot shape, but the Anatom proved to be a perfect fit from the start.

The V1 is a genuine mid-range shoe; at 805g a pair for a size 42 it's mid range in weight and at £65 they're definitely mid range. The V1's performance, however, proved to be a bit better than mid range, matching or even bettering our trusted Merrell Chameleons. Anatom are known for the stability of their footwear and the V1 certainly doesn't disappoint here, giving enough rigidity side to side for scrambling and both internal and external cradles for the heel.

Backing up all the heel support Anatom have stuffed an impressive amount of padding around the ankle and a lacing system that spreads the tension well. The result is a shoe that fits a medium-broad foot well, flexes at the forefoot for long miles on the trail but offers stability on uneven ground and an above average grip from the sole. The waterproof/breathable membrane does what a waterproof/breathable membrane does and makes the V1 an alternative to lightweight boots from spring through to late autumn.

The V1's not the lightest trail shoe and with a suede and mesh upper and a membrane there's a good chance they'll be a bit warm for some in the height of summer, but for £65 you get a good, solid, stable shoe that'll take pretty much any terrain in its stride and will stay comfortable day after day.

Oh it's not all good news - we've managed to pull the loop off the rear of one, but I have rarely taken them off!

Price: £65.00

Weight: 805g

Colour: Brown

Sizes: Men: 42 - 48 Women: 36 - 42

Features:

• Upper: Polyester Mesh, Suede and PU Nubuck
• Membrane: Tri.aria™ waterproof, breathable membrane
• Lining: Hydrophobic Interface One™
• Insole: EVA with mesh topsheet

Pros: Stability, Comfort, Price

Cons: None

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