Embracing Autumn adventures with Ecco

We love getting outdoors all year round but as we move through Autumn into Winter there is something particularly wonderful about this time of the year, the light, the fallen leaves, the biting freshness that makes you feel awake. The thing is as it starts to get colder more preparation is needed for outdoor adventures so that you are comfortable and cosy and don't have to retreat back indoors simply due to being under dressed. 

Over this half term we decided to head to one of our favourite National Trust Properties, Dyffryn Gardens to enjoy all the Autumn activities such as scare-crow making and pumpkin carving. We love this place as it also allows for all those simple pleasures such as climbing trees, getting muddy and walking through acres of woodland and I often struggle to get the boys to leave even when it's late afternoon.  

We easily spend a couple of hours here as there is always something new to discover, even on weekends it feels quiet and uncrowded and as the temperature is suddenly dropping it's means the thick socks, jumpers and jackets are coming out and while the kids love their wellies I do prefer something a little bit more comfortable, hard wearing and stylish and can do that better than the Scandi's and there is that famous saying "there is no bad weather just bad clothes". 

Being a fan of Ecco, the long established Danish shoe company that is passionate about form and functionality I was really excited when they go in touch to try out their new Track 25 all weather boot that is perfect for hours outdoors against the elements. The Track 25 combines the needs of urban and countryside explorer with a water-proof Gore-tex lining to keep weather out and warmth in as well as a unique Ecco comfort fibre to keep air circulating meaning fresher feet for longer and the padded ankle means extra comfort for all day walking. 

I put these boots to the test through long grass, mud, puddles, woodland and forest and the whole time my feet felt warm and cosy and the plummeting temperatures had no affect on them, plus they have an anatomical shaped sole meaning a more natural movement and no fatigue. I'm really impressed with how well made they are and can foresee these lasting through many seasons and I will certainly be using them a lot this winter. They retail at around £165 which is on the higher end of things but these are an investment in an item that is going to last years and I am a true believer of quality over quantity.