The new Salmon Wings Sky GTX walking boots has won an Editors Choice Award from US outdoor mag Backpacker.
Magazine editor Steve Howe was enthusiastic in his review of the new Salmon Wings Sky GTX, complimenting Salomon’s latest top of the line backpacking boot as flexible, supportive and good looking.
Hoew described the Salmon Wings Sky as a hybrid runner hiking boot due to its running shoe sole package with a lot of air cushion and eva foam support before commenting on its flexible forefoot.
However, there is plenty of torsion rigidity for edging on gravel and the rear heel pad isn’t hard enough to cause blisters. Meanwhile the midfoot sectrion is narrow with a nice high arch to provide plenty of underfoot support for walking with heavy loads.
He went on to descrive the Salmon Wings Sky GTX as one of his favourite types of footwear because it’s so versatile and even suggested taking it trail running for people with weak angles.
Overall Salmon’s Wings Sky GTX boot is suitable for a wide range of people. Great for long distance back packing, even on rough terrain and provides plenty of underfoot protection so that rocks won’t inflict stone bruises on your feet. He also laced them up tight for almost ski boot like support.
“Lots to like and not much to object to”, he concluded.
With the PR only just starting for Salomon’s next big backpacking boot, it won’t be long now until the Salmon Wings Sky GTX comes to the UK and gets a spot on The Gadget Show. We’re eagerly waiting and hope they invite Brian Blessed back after his roaring review of the Salomon Cosmic 4D GTX!
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This week has seen the awesome Hi-Tec Altitude Ultra Walking Boots pick up a Which? Magazine award in the Best Buy for Walking Boots category for the lightweight construction, robust design, and above all, comfort fit straight out of the box. When put to the test by the Which? Magazine review panel, the support for the shoe was matched only by the shoes support for the feet. As Which Magazine reports, “Our users found it very comfy and suited to a long day’s hill walking”, which will please Hi-Tec no end, since that was virtually their exact design brief.
Part of the V-Lite hiking boot family, Hi-Tec Altitude offers a rugged lightweight construction, able to cope with the demands of winter walking in the worst weather conditions. The design brief was simple. Construct an ultra lightweight and robust hiking boot which offers instant comfort straight out of the box. Whilst simplistic, in practice it is not so easy, with many big name brands failing on all three counts.
Hi-Tec however are masters of lightweight footwear, with their entire range of walking boots and performance trainers designed to offer at least a 10% weight saving on their nearest competitor, helping to keep the muscles fresh and fatigue at bay. In reducing the weight, Hi-Tec have not reduced the specification, with the Hi-Tec Altitude packing in the technology to keep the feet perfectly supported and well protected. The uppers are constructed from strong full grain leather which is treated with Ion-Mask™ hydrophobic technology for maximum waterproofing. The one piece vamp construction ensures the waterproofing lasts as long as the boots, and does not degrade over time. Inside the boots a microfiber lined tongue and collar offer comfort and breathability, whilst a Comfort-Tec compression moulded sockliner offers extra cushioning with a moisture wicking top layer to keep the feet dry, cool and comfortable.
To cope with all terrain and all conditions, the outsole is constructed from Vibram rubber with a tread pattern specifically developed for the V-Lite series to give maximum traction on soft slippery ground, whilst being supportive and well cushioned on hard and rocky surfaces. The midsole is constructed from MEVA for long term comfort to keep the feet in perfect shape on the most arduous and demanding of hikes, with Stabila-Flex technology for added rigidity.
Here at Fitness Footwear we are huge fans of the Hi-Tec V-Lite walking boot range for the exceptional comfort, support and flexibility they offer. For trekking, hiking, hill walking and dog walking, these boots will keep you light on your feet for a full day of comfort. Further information on the Hi-Tec Altitude Ultra can be found on http://www.fitnessfootwear.com/c-255-hi-tec-altitude.aspx
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