Technical characteristics
Flexible structure: protects joints, stability and fluidity
Leather: Abrasion-resistance and durable
Mesh lining: breathability
WP membrane: waterproofing and breathability
Water repellent treatment: protection against dampness
High, padded collar: comfort and support
Toe guard: Durability and protection
Lacing system with eyelets: adjustment and support
Expanded TPU midsole: shock absorption and propulsion
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Removable insole
Weight recorded: 560 g in UK size 8
Colour: black
Where are our trekking shoes made?
These Trekking boots are manufactured in the European Union, in Romania, in a factory that specialises in making trekking boots.
Routes suited to this boot
This boot is designed for trekking on generally low altitude routes and/or on easier marked trails.
This boot’s waterproof level
This boot has been tested and validated for 10,000 flexes repeatable, equivalent to a 15 km walk, in water reaching the mid-upper. This now guarantees a good level of boot waterproofing.
--> Our assessment indicates a LEVEL OF 3/5 giving 6 hours of waterproofing when hiking in the rain.
The details of tests carried out to assess the waterproofing of our boots is below.
Increase your boot’s waterproofing with a gaiter
The waterproofing of boots is often compromised because water gets in at the collar of the boot.
--> To keep your feet dry for longer, it is advisable to use a waterproof gaiter or mini-gaiter that will prevent water as well as pebbles and sand from getting inside through the top of the boot.
TREK 500 BLACK TREKKING GAITERS
(code to type in the search bar: 8802162)
Choosing your size is an important point.
For hiking, do not hesitate to buy one size larger than the usual size to guarantee excellent comfort on the descent and to avoid toes rubbing at the tip of the shoe. Tip: keep your toenails short and, before descending, check that your lacing prevents your foot from sliding forwards inside the boot.
5 levels of waterproofing
Our boots are laboratory tested by 2 consecutive tests:
Test 1: We test the effectiveness of the membrane alone immersed in water under air pressure. We simply check for any bubbles on the surface like a pierced air chamber.
Test 2: Thanks to a mechanical arm that simulates walking, the entire boots are half immersed in water and they complete thousands of flexes to check that the inside of the boot remains dry and it is therefore waterproof.
