Decathlon | Men's Waterproof Mountain Walking Shoes - MH100 Mid - Black

These hiking shoes have all you need for the mountains: a sole with excellentgrip, a good fit with its waterproof Mid-height upper, a protective stoneguard at the front and full cushioning. **Key benefits:** * Traction: 3 * Traction: Non-slip rubber outsole with 5mm gripping studs. * Impact protection: Durable rubber guard to the forefoot. * Waterproof: 3 * Waterproof: Waterproof and breathable membrane lining: your feet dry for 3h in all weather * Fit: High-rise upper. Locking hooks to restart the lacing between foot and ankle * Cushioning: 3 * Cushioning: Full length cushioning thanks to an EVA midsole. * Lightweight: 440 gr per shoe in size 43**Technical information:**Outsole with grip: The grip of our soles is certified. To be awarded it, theshoes must pass laboratory tests to assess the grip rate on different surfaces(Smooth, Rugged, Dry, Wet). To validate these tests, we assess the quality ofour soles in the field, the mountains, by a panel of representative testersover 500 km. ; Waterproofing test: In a laboratory, the shoe is immersed inwater to mid height on a mechanical arm that simulates a number of steps. Withthis test we can determine a time and a number of km that the shoe can walkwhile staying dry. \- 2000 bends, about 30 minutes of hiking \- 10,000 bends,about 3 hours \- 30,000 bends, approximately 8 hours \- 50,000 bends,approximately 12 hours Then we confirm that the shoe keeps its promises in useon the ground and in the rain. ; Making waterproofing last longer: To keepyour feet dry, it is advisable to use waterproof gaiters or mini-gaiters thatwill protect the top of the shoe from incoming water, but also small stones,sand, etc. We advise you to re-waterproof your shoes twice a year using awaterproofing product (look for "waterproofing" on our Decathlon website)which will help to restore the original water repellent properties and combatexternal staining. ; Which size should you choose?: The most important thingis to try several sizes and models of shoes to find the best one for you! Asize above your usual size can be taken to prevent toes from pressing againstthe tip when going downhill, provided that the foot is held properly in placeto avoid friction. Advice: keep your toenails short and, before a long descentcheck that your lacing is tight enough to prevent your foot from slidingforwards inside the shoe. ; Buying advice/How to try on your footwear: SomeDecathlon stores are equipped with a test course. 1\. Try both shoes on,standing up, wearing the socks you use for hiking. 2\. Tighten the laces,taking care to correctly restart the tightening. 3\. Check two points: \- theheel does not take off before the shoe when you walk uphill. \- the foot doesnot slide and the toes do not press onto the front when going downhill. 4\.Try on several sizes and models. Break them in gradually to adapt them to yourfoot.