BOREAL Shango Hiking Shoes

BOREAL Shango is a lightweight, technical approach shoe featuring the Michelin Terra outsole. A soft flex and ultra breathable synthetic textile upper makes Shango ideal for everyday use, technical approaches and easy climbs. Features: - Shango has a lightweight microfiber and abrasion resistant mesh upper with PU AirNet lining, ensuring excellent breathability and comfort. An elasticated cord at the heel allows the shoes to be packaged together for easy stowage when travelling or clipping to a harness. - Shango boasts the brilliant new Terra outsole, a collaborative development between Boreal and Michelin. This new outsole using the sticky Michelin OCX rubber compound and rugged tread design provides great traction in all weathers and has an integrated toe-cap for durability and protection. - An extensive climbing zone at the toe gives excellent edging performance on technical terrain, while the TPU piece under the toes and heel provides support and stability. - Shango is the ideal crag partner, with the features to handle technical approaches and the style and comfort to handle the post-climb party. Specifications: - Uppers: Upper constructed of microfibre and abrasion resistant mesh with injected rubber. Easy to use heel fit system - Sole: Michelin Terra. Rubber sole with integrated toecap and EVA rand. TPU piece under the toes and heel for support and stability. OCX compound from Michelin for superb grip - Lining: PU Air Net for ventilation and comfort - Usage: Technical approach and easy climbs. Paths, trails and off-road - Midsole: No - Weight: 670 gr. Technology: Heel Fit System: - The Heel Fit System (HFS) consists of anatomically sculpted pieces of foam padding which hold the heel comfortably and securely in place to avoid unwanted movement. - Trekking boots require a snug fit around the heel area to prevent unwanted movement which can lead to excessive friction and blisters. HFS is a system of anatomically shaped high quality foam padding which helps to comfortably hold the heel securely whilst accommodating different heel shapes.