Where are our trekking boots made?
These trekking boots are made in the European Union, in Romania, in a factory specialized in the production of trekking boots.
The type of course for this shoe
This shoe is designed for trekking routes generally at low altitudes and/or on easy marked trails.
Advantages and disadvantages of this textile model
Advantages
- Synthetics are light and flexible, offering unquestionable immediate comfort.
- Synthetics offer good ventilation. (these synthetic models are more suitable for summer use)
Disadvantages:
- To be waterproof, they must be combined with a waterproof membrane. (which is the case for all our trekking shoes Forclaz)
- Maintain waterproofness over time with temporary treatments.
Contact® technology for our insoles
The grip of our soles is certified by contact®
To qualify, the shoe must pass laboratory tests to evaluate the grip coefficient on different surfaces (smooth, rough, dry, wet). To validate these tests, we have the quality of our soles evaluated in the field, in the mountains, by a panel of representative testers over 500 km
Its notching will also provide you with an adapted grip capacity on greasy and wet ground.
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.
Extend the waterproofing of this shoe
Even if this model has a membrane (waterproof-breathable), it's advisable to use a water-repellent 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). Every part of the fabric is sprayed, and don't forget the sewing threads. (Water loves sewing threads!).
Step-by-step textile shoe care
1 / Use a brush and/or sponge to clean; remove any earth or mud residues.
2 / Then leave to dry in the open air, away from a heat source.
3 / Shake the waterproofing spray can
4 / Spray on the product from a distance of 25 cm
5 / Leave to act for at least 10 minutes. Caution: Do not rub or wipe.
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 the use of 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 adapted to this model MT500 trekking gaiter black (8347880)
Choosing the right shoe size is a major challenge.
For hiking, don't hesitate to choose a size larger than your usual shoe size, to guarantee 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.
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.
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.
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)
Payment in 3 instalments is possible from a basket value of CHF 50 and requires the approval of our partner CembraPay. You will be able to choose this method of payment, and consult the terms and conditions and applicable fees when finalizing your order.
