Name: Women’s Leather Hiking Boots – MT 500
Brand: FORCLAZ
SKU: 4765233
Price: 180 CAD
Availability: InStock

100% Vibram rubber sole with high-performance grip and traction.

Traction

Waterproof, breathable membrane (6 hours of walking in the rain).

Waterproof

Leather upper and stone guard on the forefoot, leather for more durability.

Abrasion resistance

High upper, two high hooks, and one secure blocker hook.

Flexible sole makes walking more comfortable on easy trails.

Foot motion

Sole heel made with a long-lasting cushioning material (polyurethane).

Cushioning

Weight

These waterproof, leather hiking boots let you progress on the trails with comfort and good support.

leather origin

Frequency

type of lining

Removable Sole

Season

Weather Conditions

Shoe Height

Sock Height

Stride Type

Place of Practice

Outsole Technology

type of leather

Playing Surface

Foot Width

Sole Type

Tightening Type

Main Material

These hiking boots are manufactured in Romania, at the Grisport factory that specializes in hiking boots.
This factory uses exclusively water-based adhesives, without chemical solvents.
Most materials are of European origin.

   

European-made.

All of our Forclaz boots are manufactured in Europe.

Dyeing fabrics uses a lot of water, chemical products, and energy. But we love colour. We use the dope-dye technique, where powdered pigments are added as the yarn is produced instead of soaking it in dye baths. This reduces consumption and wastewater discharge from colouring our fabrics.

Dope dyeing

Made for hiking on moderate-altitude terrains and/or an all-terrain trail. May be suited for some short, more technical trails: crossing scree, snowfields, and elevation gains.

Recommended use

The grip of our soles is Vibram-certified. In the mountains, the conditions and terrain can change quickly.
Soles must be versatile in order to handle stones, to avoid slipping on surfaces, and to maintain grip on muddy slopes. 
The stud design was specifically developed by our team and the experts at Vibram.
Tried and tested

Vibram technology for our soles

Benefits: 
- supple leather.
- the durable, waterproof leather prevents water from running across the boot by repelling and absorbing it.
- breathable leather (natural pores of leather skin); less so than a synthetic boot in high heat. Nubuck leather is used for greater breathability, but is also more sensitive to rain.
Drawbacks: 
- it needs to be cared for, hydrated, and treated to remain waterproof.

Pros and cons of this leather model

This boot has been tested and validated for 10,000 flexes, equivalent to a 15-km (9-mile) walk, in water reaching the mid-upper. This guarantees a good level of waterproofing.

Our assessment indicates a level of 3/5, or 6 hours of waterproofing when hiking in the rain. 
The details of our waterproof assessment tests are below.

These boot’s waterproof level

A waterproof grease is recommended to nourish leather and to stop it from drying out, make it waterproof, and protect against stains.

 

Make this boot’s waterproofing last longer It’s a question of the right accessory and a bit of elbow grease!

Waterproofing on boots is often compromised when water seeps in at the collar.
To keep your feet dry for longer, we recommend wearing waterproof gaiters or mini-gaiters to keep water, pebbles, and sand out.

Ref. number: MT 500 Trekking Gaiters

Increase your boots’ waterproofing with gaiters

1/ Remove the laces to avoid smearing them with grease.
2/ Dry brush them to remove dust and any particles stuck on the leather. This is essential so dirt doesn’t get stuck under a new layer of grease.
3/ Grease the leather with a brush; rub it deep into all the seams and gaps.
4/ Wipe off the excess grease with a soft cloth.
5/ Rub gently to make them shine. 
6/ Replace the laces.

Maintain your boots in 6 steps

1. Use a brush and/or sponge to clean the boots and remove any dirt or mud.
2. Next, leave to air dry away from a heat source.
3. Finish by applying a water protection booster spray to maintain optimal water-repellent properties of the upper and to prolong the lifespan of your boots.

Link below for the applicator, also available online:

Waterproofing your leather boots with a reactivating spray

For hiking, opt for one size larger for optimal comfort on the descent and to prevent toes from touching the tip of the shoe. Tip: keep your toenails short and check that your lacing prevents your foot from sliding forward inside the boot before heading downhill. 

Choosing your size is important.

We tested five levels of waterproofness: 
2,000 flexes (approximately 4 km/2.5 miles, 30 minutes of walking)
10,000 flexes (approximately 10 km/6 miles, 3 hours of walking)
30,000 flexes (approximately 15 km/9 miles, 6 hours of walking)
50,000 flexes (approximately 20 km/12 miles, 8 hours of walking)
100,000 flexes (approximately > 20 km/12 miles, 24 hours of walking)

5 levels of waterproofing

Our boots are laboratory tested by 2 consecutive tests.
Test 1: We test the effectiveness of the membrane immersed in water under air pressure. We simply check for any bubbles on the surface like a pierced air chamber. 
Test 2: We use mechanical arms to simulate walking. The assembled shoes are immersed halfway in water and flexed thousands of times to ensure that the inside remains dry and is therefore waterproof.

Waterproofing test carried out on this model

How to choose your boots: 
1. Try on both boots standing up while wearing your hiking socks.
2. Tighten the laces correctly.
3. Check the following two areas of comfort: the base of the heel and the front part of the foot while standing on a downward incline.
4. Walk around with the boots on.
5. Try on several sizes and models.
6. Break your shoes in gradually during your first few hiking trips.

Try your boots out step by step

Laboratory tests were conducted for following elements: 
- tearing of hooks and eyelets
- adhesion of the sole
- toxicology
- UV resistance
- sole and upper abrasion tests
- accelerated aging

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