Decathlon | Women's Waterproof Mountain Walking Shoes - MH500 MID Grey

Thanks to the Outdoor Contact technology, this shoe gives you good grip andcushioning. Its waterproof mid-height upper, with a rubber stone guard will give youprotection on trails. **Key benefits:** * Traction: Extremely grippy rubber sole with 4.5mm gripping spikes * Durability: Rubber stone guard at the front and plastic at the back of the foot * Waterproof: 4 * Waterproof: Waterproof and breathable membrane lining: your feet dry for 8hr in all weather * Cushioning: Thick EVA foam midsole: comfort and protection from the ground * Fit: Weblock on 2 loops to hold the foot. Medium ankle height * Lightweight: 378g per boot in size 6**Technical information:**What frequency and intensity of hiking?: We have classified our products interms of performance and features for 3 levels of Mountain Walking: \-occasional: around ten hikes per year of about 3 to 4 hours' duration, lessthan 10km and less than 700m of elevation gain. \- Regular: about 20 outingsper year. 4 to 6 hours, 10 to 20 km, 700 to 1200m of elevation gain perouting. \- Intensive: more than 20 times a year. More than 6 hours, more than20 km, 1200 to 2000m of elevation gain per outing. ; Outdoor Contact sole: Newhigh-performance sole with our new exclusive rubber blend developed by ourexperts. More grippy, more durable. The sole is designed for better grip using3D simulations and then laboratory tested to assess the coefficient of grip ondifferent surfaces and conditions. Field tests in the mountains allow us to dothe final validation with a panel of testers. ; Waterproofing test: In alaboratory, the shoe is immersed in water to mid-height on a mechanical armthat flexes to simulates a number of steps. With this test we can determine atime and number of km that the boot can walk while staying dry. Then weconfirm in the field or under the rain, that the shoe meets its promises. ;Extended waterproofing: To keep your feet dry, we advise you to use awaterproof gaiter or mini-gaiter to protect the top of your boots and preventwater, pebbles and sand from getting in. We advise re-waterproofing your bootstwice a year using a re-waterproofing agent (search for 'waterproofing' on ourDecathlon website) which will help you restore the original water-repellentqualities and help prevent stains on the outside. ; Product design: ourexpertise: Our Quechua global design centre is based in Passy, at the foot ofMont-Blanc in Haute Savoie. This location makes it a real meeting place forour teams (designers, product managers, engineers, etc) and outdoor sportsenthusiasts. A great asset for designing your mountain walking products andproviding you with all our expertise.