The story of its development....
Entirely designed and validated in collaboration over the course of a year with 14 demanding users, a clever mix of hiking customers and trekking ambassadors. From writing the specifications to validating the prototypes and choosing the color.
Thanks Serge, Evelyne, Olivier, Thomas, Perrine and all the others!
How did we achieve such longevity?
Primarily through the choice of a rubber formulation that is highly resistant to abrasion and deformation.
Our laboratory tests show wear to be 3 times less than the previous model (average abrasion at ambient temperature and in hot conditions).
To maximize longevity, we have also opted for a high stud thickness.
As a result, the toe cap is renewed less often.
Our other technical choices...
In addition to its resistance, the rubber material of this toe cap offers a superior grip coefficient on hard ground (road, stone, tree).
We have also specifically designed V-shaped studs, derived from our know-how in shoe soles, to provide good grip on soft ground (earth, mud).
To install this tip on Quechua and Forclaz
Insert it with force, so the soft material deforms to fit the tip. It is important to tap 2 or 3 times firmly on the ground to insert it fully.
The grip on the tip of the stick has been determined to ensure that the tip is not easily lost when walking. This is maximum on a clean tip, but decreases in the presence of dust or moisture.
To remove the tip, rotate it as you pull on it. This makes it much easier to remove.
