MADE IN EUROPE FABRICATION: 100% of our shoes Forclaz are made in Europe.
These shoes are made in the European Union, in Romania, in a factory specialized in the production of hiking boots (GRISPORT)
This factory uses exclusively water-based glues, without chemical solvents.
The majority of materials are of European origin.
MANUFACTURER: https://grisport.it/company/?lang=en
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How waterproof is this shoe?
This shoe is validated on the waterproofness test to 10,000 repeatable flexes, i.e. 10 km - 3 hours of walking in water up to mid-stem, which today guarantees a very good level of waterproofness at shoe level.
--> Our evaluation indicates a LEVEL OF 2 /5 which offers waterproofness for 3 hours of hiking in the rain.
Details of the tests carried out to evaluate the waterproofness of our shoes can be found a little further down.
Waterproof footwear test.
Waterproof footwear test: tested in the laboratory and in use, waterproof and breathable membrane-equipped footwear offers optimum protection against the rain. First immersed in water under air pressure, the shoes are tested for the absence of bubbles on the surface. The shoes are then placed half-submerged on a mechanical arm simulating walking, to check that the inside of the shoe remains perfectly dry.
3 levels of waterproofing.
In the waterproof test, we test 5 levels of waterproofness:
2,000 flexes (approx. 4 km ,30 min walk)
10,000 flexes (approx. 10 km ,3 hours walk)
30,000 flexes (approx. 15 km ,6 hours walk)
50,000 flexes (approx. 20 km ,8 hours walk)
100,000 flexes (approx. >20 km ,24 hours walk)
Laboratory tests
Laboratory tests are carried out to validate the following elements:
- hook and eye pull-out
- sole bonding
- toxicology
- UV resistance
- abrasion of sole and upper components
- accelerated ageing.
Buying advice
Try on both shoes, standing up, with the socks used for hiking.
Try on several models, several sizes if necessary.
Two comfort points to check: the heel seat (the heel does not lift off or very little) and the front of the foot when going downhill (the toes do not touch the tip).
Avoid any points of compression when trying on shoes.
Do not hesitate to walk around the store.
Use your shoes gradually during the first few hikes to get them to fit your feet.
Maintenance tips
Use a brush to clean the shoe and remove any residues of dirt or mud. Always rub with the brush in the same direction to restore the nubuck's original appearance.
On crusted leather, it is not advisable to use nourishing cream and waterproof grease. This is not a problem in itself, but it would alter the aesthetic appearance of the shoe.
