Quechua Protect NH150 Mid Hiking Shoes

Outer sole of: 100.0% Rubber - Butadiene Rubber ; 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 extensive research carried out in our labs. We favored a specific rubber formula that optimizes grip and resistance. Since requirements differ, we systematically seek the best compromise for hiking on off-road trails with loose ground, such as forest trails.

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.

Footwear equipped with a membrane is laboratory and field tested to ensure optimal waterproofing and breathability. To start, they are immersed in water with pressurized air inside to check that no bubbles form on the surface of the shoe. Next, they are fitted to a mechanical arm that simulates walking half-immersed in water to test that the inside remains perfectly dry.

When tested for waterproofness, we test 3 levels of waterproofing:- 2,000 flexes, approximately 2 hours of hiking - 4,000 flexes, approximately 4 hours of hiking- 8,000 flexes, approximately 8 hours of hikingThe Women's boots NH150 Mid WP were tested for 2,000 flexes in a laboratory. This means they will stay waterproof for a 2-hour hike. Obviously, once they have dried out, they regain all of their original waterproofing properties.

We advise that you use a re-waterproofing spray several times per year, to restore the original water-repellency and prevent staining.

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.

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 multiple factors that may cause blisters when you walk: 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 prevent any extra folds from forming. 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.

Our design team conceives, designs, and creates Quechua products in France, at the foot of Mont Blanc. We test them in the field with other hikers to check their comfort and durability. In the Fontainebleau Forest or in Brittany, for example. We go on as many trails 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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