Technical data
Lacing system Open hook + webbing
Locking hook
Rubber toe guard
"Bootie" Waterproof and breathable membrane
EVA midsole + soft PAD
PU heel insert
Outsole: Vibram® ForclazDesign with thick, deep lugs.
Composition lining: textile
Composition upper: high-strength textile Matryx®EVO
Weight: 540 g
Fit: medium
Made in Europe
Where are our trekking boots made?
These shoes are made in the European Union, in Romania, in a factory specialized in the production of hiking boots.
The main component of the upper is made in France / CHAMATEX
Advantages of the locking hook
Effectively dissociate the lacing of the lower and upper parts
This allows you to adjust the lacing to the shape of your foot and give 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 option.
VIBRAM®. the grip and adherence of our soles.
The grip of our soles is VIBRAM®-labeled, providing excellent grip on dry ground, dirt or rock.
In short, formidable! The VIBRAM® notching also gives you the grip you need on greasy, damp ground.
Medium-width sole: the wider the sole, the more flexible it tends to become.
So, with this sole, you can walk comfortably on most paths without losing stability.
MATRYX®, an innovative, ultra-resistant textile from French know-how
The durability of MATRYX® technology is undeniable.
To find out more:
https://www.matryx-textile.com/
Tip Copy and paste the above link into your favorite browser ;)
MATRYX® EVO
The part of the upper most used in the field features MATRYX EVO, a Jacquard fabric with integrated lining. It's a Jacquard fabric with integrated lining, technically composed of a PU 550dtex-coated PA warp and a PU 550dtex-coated PA weft. PES 167dtex lining
Aramid yarns throughout the upper to ensure good support.
Increase the waterproofness of your footwear with a gaiter
Waterproof footwear is often compromised by the ingress of water through the upper part of the shoe.
--> To keep feet dry longer, we recommend using a waterproof gaiter or mini-gaiter to protect the upper part of the shoe from water ingress, but also from stones and sand.
Model perfectly suited to this model MT500 trekking gaiter black (8347880)
Extend the waterproofing of this textile model
Even though this model has a waterproof-breathable membrane, we recommend using a waterproofing spray a few times a year to restore the original water repellency and combat external stains.
--> The aim is to restore the water repellency of the outer material (water beads up and doesn't seep through). Each textile part is then sprayed, taking care not to forget the sewing threads (water loves sewing threads!!).
Application of water-repellent reactivator
1/ Use a brush and/or sponge to clean and remove any dirt or mud residues.
2/ Then leave to dry in the open air, away from a heat source.
3/ Shake the waterproofing spray can 5€
4/ Spray on the product from a distance of 25 cm
5/ Leave to work for at least 10 minutes.
Caution: Do not rub or wipe off.
Link below to the spray:
https://www.decathlon.fr/p/aerosol-re-activateur-de-deperlance-pour-chaussures-textiles-et-materiel/_/R-p-307649
The strength of our models!
In addition to various laboratory tests, these shoes were field-tested by keen trekkers during a 500 km durability test mission, on trails such as the GR5 and the Canary Islands trekking trails.
Laboratory tests
Laboratory tests are conducted to validate the following elements:
- hook and eyelet pull-out
- sole bonding
- toxicology
- UV resistance
- abrasion of sole and upper components
- accelerated ageing
Can only be used with strap crampons
This model of trekking boot allows the occasional use of strap-on crampons only. Its rigidity is sufficient for occasional use of strap crampons, while guaranteeing excellent walking comfort.
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.
The waterproofing test carried out on this model
This shoe has been waterproofed to 50,000 repeatable flexes, i.e. 20 km of walking in water up to mid-stem. This guarantees a very good level of waterproofing for our shoes today.
--> Our evaluation indicates a level of 4/5, which offers waterproofing for 8 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.
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 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)
Lab-tested 100% waterproofness
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.
