RUNNER-UP FOR BEST WALKING BOOTS BY MENSHEALTH UK A clean, classy leather design and unrivalled durability, what more do you want from your walking boots? Suitable boot for hill and countryside. The Hydrobloc® Full Grain Leather provides excellent control of the inner micro-climate especially in wet weather conditions, while the GORE-TEX® Perfomance Comfort guarantees waterproofness and breathability. Toe rubber protection on the front part to avoid scratches and damages. Flexibility, stability and grip ensured by the Vibram® Schwarzwald outsole. The softer FLEX –SYSTEM junction on the ankle zone helps the foot rolling while hiking. Introducing the Zamberlan Virtex RR GTX Walking Boots - the ultimate boot for hill and countryside adventures! Crafted with Hydrobloc® Full Grain Leather, these boots provide excellent control of the inner micro-climate, especially in wet weather conditions. Featuring GORE-TEX® Performance Comfort, these boots are guaranteed to be both waterproof and breathable, ensuring your feet stay dry and comfortable no matter the weather. With toe rubber protection on the front part, scratches and damages are a thing of the past. The Vibram® Schwarzwald outsole provides the perfect combination of stability and grip, while the stiffened midsole offers extra support on rough terrain. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just starting out, the Zamberlan Virtex RR GTX Walking Boots are the perfect choice for your next adventure. Order yours today and step out in style and comfort! This item has been hand crafted in ITALY by our expert workers to ensue a product of high quality and value Upper: HYDROBLOC® FULL GRAIN LEATHER AND NUBUK LEATHER TRIM - A carefully selected, premium grade full grain leather which receives the special Hydrobloc® treatment during tanning to ensure maximum water resistance Leather thickness: 2,2/2,4 mm Upper protection: R.R.S. "RUBBER REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM" - A rubber reinforcement is applied to the upper for protection using an innovative and exclusive technical method developed by Zamberlan®. It ensures maximum abrasion resistance at high wear areas of the upper as well as enhancing water resistance and helping the boot to keep its shape during extended use Hardware: H.R.T. "HIGH RESISTANCE TREATMENT" - All our hardware is designed to allow a smooth passage of the laces. D-rings and hooks receive the high resistance treatment to ensure maximum resistance to corrosion Lining: GORE-TEX® - PERFORMANCE COMFORT - An extremely waterproof and breathable micro porous membrane which can be used to make a lining in outdoor footwear. Its structural characteristics allow moisture from the foot to pass through but keep water out. GORE-TEX® - PERFORMANCE COMFORT is ideal or a wide range of conditions and outdoor activities. Footbed: Z-COMFORT FIT - Anatomically shaped removable footbed. It has a quick drying top hygienic polyester fabric layer, to wick away moisture and dry quickly, a latex foam and a bottom cushioning layer in expanded close cell PE. Good overall comfort and cushioning Padding: Z.A.S. "ZAMBERLAN AIR SYSTEM" - Zamberlan special construction and design method and choice of components to optimize the comfort and the boot breathability, thanks to a special padding foam. Boots crafted accordingly are extremely light weight and extremely more breathable! Insole/shank: ZAMBERLAN Z-FLEX GT - Zamberlan® Flex GT is our carefully graded polypropylene midsole specially designed and manufactured for GORE-TEX® lined boots. It offers good support while allowing good, tuned flex for natural movement of foot and a consistent flex pattern across all sizes Toe and heel: THERMOPLASTIC - The toe puff and heel counter are made from an extruded thermoplastic material which is pre-shaped on special machine. They provide excellent protection for the foot and help maintain a good shape in boot even after extended use Sole: VIBRAM® SCHWARZWALD - Rubber Vibram® sole. It features a well designed outersole tread pattern with well positioned lugs to ensure good traction and grip. The undercut heel will support the downhill brake Construction: GTX BOOTEE - The GORE-TEX® membrane is thermo-sealed sealed into a bootee that is then fixed to the boot upper. When the boot is lasted, the bootee is fixed to the midsole with a small quantity of glue