Resistance
Because you spend a lot of time in brambles or aggressive vegetation, you need shoes that can hold up over time. We've done just that, with a polyamide shell from Lenzi, a sewn-in, lined front stone guard and, above all, the new SUPERTRACK laces, resistant to abrasion and bramble scratching (except for the buckle part, to keep the knot in place). And an upper height of 7 inches (17.8 cm).
Waterproofing
Because it's much better to keep your feet dry throughout your outing! But it's also the #1 flaw in off-trail shoes. So the design team is working hard on this problem. Here we've added a waterproof and breathable membrane under the upper, which blocks water (rain, dew...) but not perspiration. And we've tested it in the lab, with 100,000 submerged flexes, i.e. over 40 km or 24 hours of walking, with no water ingress.
Gaiters and waterproof pants
Even if it's not raining, the grass can be waterlogged... So don't forget your gaiters or waterproof pants! Otherwise, the water will soak your pants, then your socks, and you'll have 2 wet feet... Don't forget to buy the right pair of socks, like ACT 500 Solognac for your comfort, and cut your toenails, which can damage the inside of your shoes and let water in.
Maintenance
It couldn't be easier to care for these shoes! Simply wash with soap and water, using no grease or detergent. Spray with NIKWAX waterproofing spray to reactivate the water repellency of leather and textiles. Do not dry next to a strong heat source to preserve the suppleness of the upper.