Decathlon | Women's low-rise leather hiking boots, NH500 - Grey

**Women's Quechua NH500 Low Leather Hiking Shoes: Comfort meets durability forevery trail.**Enjoy effortless walking with a shock-absorbent, dual-hardness EVA sole andnatural leather upper. The waterproof and breathable membrane is tested for an8-hour hike in the rain, keeping your feet dry. Lightweight (360g) and highlycomfortable, this shoe is perfect for trails and city walks.**Key benefits:** * Cushioning: EVA midsole guarantees comfortable cushioning * Grip: Sole composition and design promotes grip on walking trails * Waterproof: Waterproof, breathable membrane | Tested for a 6-hour hike in the rain * Fitting comfort: Soft collar and no seams at the heel for foot comfort * Traction: Sole design and 4 mm spike clears mud easily * Durability: Leather forefoot insert to resist abrasion in the wild**Technical information:**How is the comfort of the NH500 LOW LEATHER WP hiking boots determined?: Ourcountry walking boots promise one thing and that's heightened comfort for thewearer; to this end, we have included different ingredients in this boot totake care of your feet such as the EVA foam midsole and insole (ethylene vinylacetate), or the neck of the boot (top heel section) which includes asynthetic foam for greater comfort when worn. We have also eliminated theseams in the heel area to avoid any discomfort. ; How is the durability andsolidity of the NH500 LOW LEATHER WP hiking boots determined?: Laboratorytests were conducted to test the following elements: tearing eyelets andstraps, gluing, toxicology, UV resistance, abrasion resistance of outsole andupper components, accelerated ageing. These tests allow us to improve thequality of our products and prevent premature wear of our hiking shoes. ; Howdo the soles of the NH500 LOW LEATHER WP hiking boots provide grip on hikingtrails?: The sole's design is the result of long research carried out in ourlabs. It is composed of a specific rubber formula which optimises grip andtraction. We are always looking for the best solution to progress on loose ormineral (forest or coastal) walking trails. When used on roads, this can leadto the premature wear of your boots and cause discomfort. They are notsuitable for high mountain walking. ; Which pair of socks should you wear withthe NH500 LOW LEATHER WP hiking boots?: These shoes are slightly breathablebut not enough to wick away all humidity created by your perspiration. Weadvise you to choose Hike 100 Low or Mid socks: they contain moisture-absorbing cotton and have a reverse terry-knit construction under the sockthat wicks moisture away from your foot. They are also high enough to protectyour ankle from the shoe. It is an excellent combination to reduce the chanceof blisters. ; What is the waterproofing performance of these NH500 LOWLEATHER WP boots?: We made sure that your boots are waterproof by conductinglaboratory tests to simulate walking with the boots half submerged in water.We also conducted field tests to measure wear and ageing. During thewaterproofing laboratory test, we test 3 levels of waterproofness: 2000 flexes(30 minutes' walking), 10 000 flexes (3-hour hike) and 30 000 flexes (6-hourhike). This model of boot has been tested for up to 30000 flexes, which isequivalent to 6 km of walking.