Merrell Men's Crestbound Gore-Tex Mid Hiking Boot, Black/Blue, 10.5 M US

Merrell Men's Crestbound Gore-Tex Mid Hiking Boot, Black/Blue, 10.5 M US

• GORE-TEXTM Waterproof Membrane - Offering unrivalled breathability and protection against water penetration.
• Full Grain Leather Upper - The material is dozed with a special treatment that enhances the water-repellence, resistance and durability.
• Metal Hook and Lacing Eyelet - For secure lacing.
• Articulated Tongue - Flexes for forward movement.
• Dual Density EVA Footbed - Conforms to contours of the foot providing step in comfort.

The Crestbound Gore-Tex® represents Merrells' deep history of boot making. Designed for trekking and hiking, the Boot features outstanding old-world workmanship and modern day technology combined to provide comfort, support, and stability. Upper Gore-Tex is the proprietary technology utilised by Merrell; constructed as a waterproof membrane, breathability and moisture repelling properties combine with equal aplomb, generating a much more habitable environment. Supplementing the waterproofing element already afforded, the nature of the full grain leather implemented within upper further enhances the boots capabilities of repelling water. The lacing system employed by Merrell is both efficient and secure with a combination of metal hooks and lacing eyelets enabling swift lacing. Completing the upper, a dual density anatomical foot-bed treated with M-SelectTM FRESH, quells the spread of odour-carrying bacteria, demolishing said particles at the source. Midsole A UniFlyTM midsole promotes proprioception, increasing your interaction with the ground whilst simultaneously providing protection from the most unpredictable of terrains. Additional support comes in the form of TrailProtectTM, a cushioned pad in the forefoot running to heel, assisting you over the toughest of terrains. Outsole Trademarked and internationally recognized for quality, durability and high performance, Vibram rubber caters to the wearers hiking needs. Teamed with an aggressive 5mm lug outsole, superb multi-directional traction is granted to the wearer. What is Gore-Tex? GORE-TEX® is extremely porous, but the pores are up to 20.000 times smaller than a drop of water, yet approximately 700 times bigger than water vapor molecules produced during perspiration. Therefore, body moisture vapor can pass out through the membrane, while the wet and humidity are kept out. The GORE-TEX® membrane can be bonded to different materials, depending on its use, and used as a lining ensuring the best and most prot