Forclaz Women’s Waterproof Leather High Trekking Boots – MT100 HYB – UK 4

Walk in comfort and protection with these waterproof high-top boots. Perfect for clearly marked paths and moderate slopes, these boots offer excellent support and cushioning.

Benefits:
Foot motion
– Flexible sole to improve walking, ideal for easy trail routes

Robustness
– Leather upper and stone guard on the forefoot for extra solidity and durability

Weight
– 470 g per shoe in size 39 (uk size 6)

Traction
– 100% rubber contact sole that improves grip and traction

Cushioning
– Sole heel made with a long-lasting cushioning material (pu)

Waterproof
– Waterproof and breathable membrane (6 hours of walking in the rain)

Foot support
– High upper, equipped with 2 high hooks and 1 secure blocker hook

Technical information:
European made 100% of our forclaz boots are manufactured in europe
These trekking boots are manufactured in the european union, in romania, in a factory specialising in the production of trekking boots (grisport)

This factory uses exclusively water-based adhesives, without chemical solvents.

Most materials are of european origin.

Routes suited to this boot
This boot is designed for trekking on generally low altitude routes and/or on trails. It can occasionally be used on more technical sections: passages over rocks, firm snow, slopes.

Dope dye process used on the lining of this model
Dyeing textiles uses lots of water, chemical products and energy. However, we enjoy wearing colour. To reduce this impact, we use the “dope dyed” technique where powder colour pigments are added when the yarn is produced (and not by soaking it in dye baths as is usually the case). This reduces consumption and the discharge of waste water from colouring our fabrics.

Benefit of the self-locking hook
With this material, you can separate the upper and lower lacing

This allows you to adjust the lacing to the shape of your foot and give your ankle as much freedom as you like. To separate the upper lacing from the lower part, make a simple knot level with your instep or use your shoes’ self-locking hook.

All of our trekking shoes have this feature.

Contact technology for our soles
The grip and traction of our soles is certified contact

To be awarded certification, the boots must pass laboratory tests to assess the grip rate on different surfaces (smooth, rugged, dry, wet). To validate these tests, we assess the quality of our soles in the field, the mountains, by a panel of representative testers over more than 500 km

Their notching also gives you grip adapted to muddy or wet terrain

Advantages and drawbacks of this leather model
Advantages:
Supple leather
Durable and waterproof, the leather prevents water running across the boot by repelling and absorbing it
Breathable leather (natural pores of leather skin), but less so than a synthetic boot in strong heat. To reduce this problem, nubuck leather is used for greater breathability, but it is also more sensitive to the rain

Drawbacks:
It needs to be nourished, hydrated and treated to remain waterproof

Make this boot’s waterproofing last longer
A waterproof grease is recommended to nourish leather to stop it drying out (cracking), to make it waterproof and protect against stains

1. trekking boot maintenance brush: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/shoe-maintenance-brush/_/r-p-307665?mc=8551990

2. grease for re-waterproofing leather boots: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/grease-for-re-waterproofing-leather-boots/_/r-p-9513?mc=8677747

Increase your boot’s waterproofing with a gaiter
The waterproofing of boots is often compromised because water gets in at the collar of the boot.

To keep your feet dry for longer, it is advisable to use a waterproof gaiter or mini-gaiter that will prevent water as well as pebbles and sand from getting inside through the top of the boot.

Maintain your boots by following 6 steps
1. take out the laces to avoid getting grease on them
2. brush when dry to remove dust and all the particles stuck to the leather. This is essential so any 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

Waterproofing my leather boots with a reactivating spray
1. use a brush and/or sponge to clean the boots and remove residual earth or mud.
2. next, leave to air-dry, well 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 life span of the boot.

Choosing your size is an important point.
For hiking, do not hesitate to buy one size larger than the usual size to guarantee excellent comfort on the descent and to avoid toes rubbing at the tip of the shoe. Tip: keep your toenails short and, before descending, check that your lacing prevents your foot from sliding forwards inside the boot.

5 levels of waterproofing
During the waterproofness test, we test 5 levels of waterproofness:
– 2,000 flexes (approximately 4 km, 30 minutes of walking)
– 10,000 flexes (approximately 10 km, 3 hours of walking)
– 30,000 flexes (approximately 15 km, 6 hours of walking)
– 50,000 flexes (approximately 20 km, 8 hours of walking)
– 100,000 flexes (approximately 20 km, 24 hours of walking)

Waterproofing test carried out on this model
Our boots are laboratory tested by 2 consecutive tests

Test 1: we test the effectiveness of the membrane alone immersed in water under air pressure. We simply check for any bubbles on the surface like a pierced air chamber

Test 2: thanks to a mechanical arm that simulates walking, the entire boots are half immersed in water and they complete thousands of flexes to check that the inside of the boot remains dry and it is therefore waterproof

Try your boots out step by step
How to choose your boots:
Try on both shoes, standing up, with the socks worn for hiking.
Tighten the laces correctly.
Check the following two areas of comfort: the base of the heel and the front part of the foot going down.
Stand up to walk with the boots on.
Try on several sizes and several models.
Gradually start using you shoes during your first few hiking trips to break them in.

Main complementary laboratory tests
Laboratory tests were conducted to test the following elements:
– Tearing of the eyelets and straps
– Bonding of the sole
– Toxicology
– Uv-resistance
– Abrasion of the sole and components of the upper
– Accelerated ageing

Composition
Outer sole of: 40.0% polyurethane, 60.0% synthetic rubber; upper of: 40.0% polyester, 60.0% leather – bovine – split; lining and sock of: 100.0% polyester

Storage tips
Store in a dark, dry and well-ventilated place.

Restrictions on use
Not suitable for mountaineering

Tests and warranty
Warranty
2 years

What’s in the box
1 x Forclaz Women’s Waterproof Leather High Trekking Boots – MT100 HYB