Quechua NH150 Waterproof Off-Road Mid Hiking Boots

Outer sole of: 50.0% Rubber - Synthetic, 50.0% Ethylene Vinyl Acetate ; Upper of: 50.0% Polyamide, 5.0% Spandex, 30.0% Polyurethane, 15.0% Polyester cationic ; Lining and sock of: 70.0% Polyester cationic, 30.0% Polyurethane

The sole’s design is the result of long research carried out in our labs. It is composed of a specific rubber formula that optimizes grip and resistance. Since not all needs are the same, we are always looking for the best solution to develop on loose country trails such as unpaved forest paths.

Our hiking boots are designed for use on off-road trails. Indeed, we choose the components of the sole and upper of our boots and test them to ensure that they are ideally suited to hiking on loose trails (e.g. unpaved forest paths) or rocky trails (e.g. rocky coastal paths). Road use (asphalt) may lead to premature wear on your boots and cause discomfort. They are not suitable for mountain hiking.

Laboratory tests were also conducted to test the following elements: tearing eyelets and straps, gluing, toxicology, UV resistance, abrasion-resistance of outsole and upper components, accelerated aging. These tests allow us to improve the quality of our products and prevent premature wear of our hiking boots.

For these boots, we have selected environmentally-friendly components for the outer sole. The latter is made from 30% recycled rubber.

Try on both boots, standing up and wearing the socks you use for hiking. Try on several models or sizes if necessary. Check 2 comfort points: - the heel seating- the front of the foot on a downward slopeAvoid any pressure points when fitting. Feel free to walk around the store. Gradually start using your boots during your 1st few hiking trips to break them in.

There are numerous causes of blisters when hiking: rubbing, a crease in the sock, moisture, a shoe size that is too small or too big, etc. It is therefore important to choose the right size and to have socks made of the right material for your hiking boots.

You need to choose the correct sock size for your feet to avoid any extra folds forming on the sock: These folds may form because the sock is too big and therefore there is too much material around your foot, or because the sock so small and is pulled toward the inside of your foot.

You need to manage moisture as best you can when hiking: You will sweat; it is often inevitable.If your boot is breathable, it will wick away moisture from your perspiration. It is therefore necessary to choose a light and breathable sock as well. If your boots are relatively waterproof, you will not make the same choice to protect you from the moisture of the rain: You should prefer socks that will absorb your perspiration and then wick it away from your foot.

Although the waterproof membrane of these boots is breathable, they do not eliminate the moisture of your perspiration as effectively as a ventilated boot. You should opt for the NH100 high socks: They contain moisture-absorbing cotton and have a reverse terry-knit construction under the sock that wicks moisture away from your foot. They are high enough to protect your ankle from the boot. It is an excellent combination to reduce the chance of blisters.

It’s in France, at the foot of Mont Blanc, that our design team conceives, designs, and creates Quechua products. We test them in the field with other hikers, to check their comfort and durability. The Forest of Fontainebleau or in Brittany, for example. We go to as many different places as possible, in all weather conditions. This creates plenty of opportunities for discussions to get your feedback, which is used to plan our future products!

We recommend you store your boots in a dry, dark, and, if possible, ventilated place.

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