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230 SH Crosser Plus GTX® RR Outdoor Retailer/SLC SPEED HIKING winners-230 SH Crosser Plus GTX® RR-name brand uppers of Cordura/Kevlar/Schoeller/Synthetic material, Gore-Tex® extended Comfort lining and Zamberlan® Vibram® Speed Hiking outsole-450 gram weight/size 42 When we read about all the adventurers (and their Sherpa guides) that scaled the word's highest peaks -decades ago, what amazes us the most- is the fact that they did it with the footwear they had on. Even our hiking experiences have evolved greatly---over the past five years...with advances in comfort, fit and lighter weight kicks that are just as tough (and stable)...but much easier to wear. the winner-available now Zamberlan® Vibram® Speed-Hiking outsole-TPU stabilizer for max stability in heel area, rear high density EVA insert for greater stability and impact absorption, dual density rubber outsole, large contact toe and heel area for better grip+durability, large multi-directional lugs specific...

Outdoor Retailer/SLC words/images Judith Ecochard A first, our intro to Zamberlan-a third generation Italian family owned brand of highly evolved footwear-really impressed us... lightwight  hiker-new for Spring 2013 ...230 SH Crosser Mid GT RR $170 There's an abundance of tech features in each pair Zamberlan footwear--including task, anatomical and gender specific lasts and something called Foot Wrapping System- that  shapes the upper (one piece of leather)-with special patented moulds.  padded collar uppers, heel and toe cups with sculptured padding for protection and fit, anatomically designed footbeds that are removable/washable, Norwegian Welt construction  " features two lines of stitching: the first fixes the upper to the midsole (which is specifically designed for this use), and the second fixes the upper to the insole, which will later be glued to the sole ."...and  most impressively Zamberlan Welted construction-a patent pending that " comb...