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WATERPROOF LEATHER TREKKING SHOES - MT500 - MEN HIGH

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These waterproof leather trekking boots provide maximum comfort and support on any trail.

Looking for authenticity? A model with leather that will last for years? From part of the lining to the insole, it's all leather. Model fitted with a VIBRAM sole.

Color : walnut brown / charcoal grey

  • 40 In stock
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PRODUCT BENEFITS

Hook

100% VIBRAM rubber outsole, high-performance grip and adhesion

Waterproofing

Waterproof and breathable membrane (6-hour walk in the rain)

Friction resistance

Full-grain leather upper and forefoot stone guard for added durability

Product maintenance

High stem, equipped with 2 high hooks and 1 secure locking hook

Unrolling the foot

Soft outsole for easy walking, ideal for easy trails

Amortization

Sole heel made of shock-absorbing material (PU)

Weight

600 g per shoe in size 42

IMAGES

CHAUSSURES TREKKING CUIR IMPERMÉABLES - MT500 - HOMME HAUTE
CHAUSSURES TREKKING CUIR IMPERMÉABLES - MT500 - HOMME HAUTE
CHAUSSURES TREKKING CUIR IMPERMÉABLES - MT500 - HOMME HAUTE
CHAUSSURES TREKKING CUIR IMPERMÉABLES - MT500 - HOMME HAUTE

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

European manufacturing 100% of our shoes Forclaz are made in Europe

These trekking boots are made in the European Union, in Romania, in a factory specialized in the production of trekking boots (Grisport)
This factory uses exclusively water-based glues, without chemical solvents.
The majority of materials are of European origin.

The type of course for this shoe

The program for this trekking shoe, the route generally taking place at a higher or lower altitude and/or on an all-terrain route, may be suitable for certain short passages that are a little more technical: passages over scree, névés, gradients, etc.

Advantages of the locking hook

It effectively dissociates the lacing of the lower and upper parts.
This allows you to adjust the lacing to the shape of your foot, giving your ankle more or less freedom. To lock this first tightening of the lower part, tie a simple knot at instep level, or use your shoe's blocker.
All our trekking shoes offer this possibility of dissociating lacing.

VIBRAM®. The grip and adherence of our soles

The grip of our soles is VIBRAM® certified.
In mid-mountain terrain, conditions and types of terrain can change rapidly.
The soles must be multi-purpose so that they can cope with stones, avoid slipping on these surfaces and also grip uphill and downhill slopes that have become muddy.
The design of the studs has been specifically developed in collaboration with our R&D team and VIBRAM's know-how.
Tested and approved!

The level of waterproofness of this shoe

This shoe has been waterproofed to 10,000 repeatable flexes, i.e. 15 km of walking in water up to mid-stem. This now guarantees a very good level of waterproofing for our shoes.

--> Our evaluation indicates a LEVEL OF 3/5, offering waterproofing for 6 hours of hiking in the rain.
Details of the tests carried out to evaluate the waterproofing of our shoes can be found a little further down.

Advantages and disadvantages of this leather model

Advantages:
- supple leather.
- resistant and waterproof, leather prevents water from penetrating the shoe by repelling and absorbing it.
- leather is breathable (natural pores in the leather skin), but less so than synthetic shoes in hot weather. To overcome this problem, use nubuck leather (for greater breathability, but also greater sensitivity to rain).
Disadvantages:
- it needs to be moisturized and treated to maintain its waterproofing properties.

Extend the waterproofing of this shoe. A question of accessories and a little elbow grease!

For leather, we recommend using a waterproof grease to nourish the leather, prevent it from drying out (cracking), WATERPROOF it and protect it from stains.

1/ TREKKING SHOES MAINTENANCE BRUSH
(code to be entered in the search bar: 8551990)

2/ WATERPROOFING GREASE FOR LEATHER SHOES
(code to be entered in the search bar: 8229704)

Increase the waterproofness of your footwear with a gaiter

Waterproof footwear is often compromised by the ingress of water through the top of the shoe.
--> To keep feet dry longer, use a waterproof gaiter or mini-gaiter to protect the top of the shoe from water ingress, as well as from stones and sand.

TREKKING Gaiter TREK 500 BLACK
(code to enter in search bar: 8347880)

Care for your leather shoes in 6 easy steps

1/ Remove the laces to avoid soiling them with grease.
2/ Dry-brush to remove dust and any particles stuck to the leather. This is essential to prevent the dirt from sticking to the leather with a new layer of grease.
3/ Grease the leather with a brush, so that the grease penetrates deep into all seams and gaps.
4/ Wipe off excess grease with a soft cloth.
5 /Gently rub to shine.
6/ Put the laces back on!

Waterproofing my leather shoes with a water-repellent reactivator

1/ Use a brush and/or sponge to clean the shoe and remove any residues of dirt or mud.
2/ Then leave to dry in the open air, away from a heat source.
3/ Finish with a water-repellent spray to keep the upper water-repellent and prolong the life of the shoe.

WATER RE-ACTIVATOR APPLICATOR FOR SHOES
(code to enter in the search bar: 8677748)

Choosing the right shoe size is a major challenge.

For hiking, don't hesitate to go one size larger than your usual shoe size, to ensure optimum comfort on the way down, and to prevent your toes from banging against the ground. Tip: keep your nails short and check that your lacing prevents your foot from slipping forward.

5 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' walking).
30,000 flexes (approx. 15 km, 6 hours' walking).
50,000 flexions (approx. 20 km, 8 hours' walking).
100,000 flexions (approx. >20 km, 24 hours' walking).

The waterproofing test carried out on this model

Our shoes are tested in the laboratory using 2 consecutive tests:
Test 1: We test the effectiveness of the membrane alone when immersed in water under air pressure. We simply check for the absence of bubbles at the surface, as with a punctured inner tube.
Test 2: Using a mechanical arm to simulate walking, the complete shoes are half immersed in water and flexed thousands of times to check that the inside of the shoe remains dry and therefore waterproof.

Try on your shoes step by step

To choose the right shoe:
1. Try on both shoes, standing, with the socks you use for hiking.
2. Tighten the laces correctly.
3. Check two important comfort points: the heel seat and the forefoot on descents.
4. Stand up to walk with your shoes on.
5. Try on several sizes and models.
6. Use your shoes gradually on the first few hikes to get them to fit your feet.

Main complementary laboratory tests

Laboratory tests are carried out to validate the following elements:
- hook and eyelet pull-out.
- sole bonding.
- toxicology.
- UV resistance.
- abrasion of sole and upper components.
- accelerated ageing.

Warranty

2 years

COMPOSITIONS / ADVICE

Composition

Sole: 60% synthetic rubber, 40% polyurethane Exterior: 80% full grain cowhide, 20% split cowhide leather Interior: 80% polyester, 10% polyurethane, 10% leather

STOCK TIPS

Store away from moisture and light in a well-ventilated area.

Restrictions

Not suitable for pure mountaineering.

TESTS

In addition to the various laboratory tests, our shoes are tested in the field by enthusiastic trekkers during a 500 km TEST MISSION on various GR trails.
Discover the film of this test mission by clicking on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5o2h5v5RsU

Approved by

The mid- and high-mountain guides of the ASTER association, who work closely with our designers and engineers FORCLAZ on the development of our hiking boots.

Maintenance tips

Hand wash

No bleaching

No tumble drying

No ironing

No dry cleaning

USER REVIEWS

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