Currently, boots known as Chukka are widely recognized by their particular shape and height to the ankle. We find that characteristic silhouette of a boot also under names such as: Desert Boots, Veldskoen, Vellies and some other nomenclature that may make us doubt about the footwear we are going to acquire. But, are different names […]
When you plan to do the Camino de Santiago, you usually make a list with everything that you will need to overcome this route. It is at this moment that doubts arise (especially if you are facing our first Camino and you do not have experience in routes on foot for several days) on what […]
The Aran Islands are a small archipelago located at the mouth of Galway Bay, at the western end of Ireland. It consists of three islands: Inishmore, the largest; Inishmaan, the medium and Inisheer, the smallest. Aran is a Gaeltacht area (areas where the Irish language is in majority use and in which it has a […]
Currently and due to a growing trend by textile brands towards showing a more ecological and sustainable vision of their products, there is a tendency to highlight the most natural and highest quality components, over those that have a more synthetic origin and lower cost. This way, if a garment is composed by 50% bamboo […]
Polyester is nowadays the most used fibre in textile garments. Also known as PET (polyethylene terephthalate), It is one of the most polluting compounds and widely used in the production of plastic containers. It is a very cheap fibre to produce, hence its success within the textile industry. Although it offers great resistance, it is […]
The use of cotton in clothing intended for physical activity in general, and for outdoor activity in particular, has notorious weaknesses: At Skaapherder, we only recommend the use of cotton for undemanding activities or for relax moments after the activity, in temperate climates. Nevertheless, cotton is a natural fibre and it will provide greater comfort […]
Garments made with Merino wool are currently the only alternative to those made with synthetic fibres, for trekking and other outdoor activities. We do not include cotton clothing, since they are not suitable for this type of activity. Learn more in our dedicated to cotton garments for trekking. (link to article). Merino wool has countless […]
1 – Avoid cotton socks. Cotton is a natural fibre that provides great comfort, but it has a great tendency to absorb moisture without the ability to expel it. This means that the foot remains damp during activity due to sweat, or in wet and rainy conditions. Continuous moisture makes the skin on your feet […]
