Lowa Women's Banff Backpacking Boot

Description: Lowa Women's Banff Backpacking Boot

The classic look of a seamless leather backpacking boot, though lighter on the foot with a sturdy backpacking sole and full rubber rand for durability. Leather lined for close to the foot comfort. Top performer for hard-duty backpacking on and off-trail. Excellent knee and back support for a 30+ pound pack.

Backpacker Gear Guide, Field-tested Favorites: Bargain! You won't find a more affordable hard-duty hiking boot with such high-quality construction.

FEATURES

• Weight: 3.1 lbs(women's 6½)
• Water-repellent 2.5MM thick seamless Nubuck leather (one piece) upper.
• Comfortable leather lining
• Vibram® 'Tsavo' outsole with shock-aborbing mid-sole and climate-control insole with pronation/supination zones.
• New SPS System: Optimum stabilization of the foot for excellent walking comfort
• 'C4' Tongue
• Built on an exclusive LOWA women's last for unparelleled comfort.

Vibram® Tsavo Sole Unit
Exclusive to LOWA, designed for backpacking and off trail use:

• Self-cleaning profile gives excellent grip on all types of terrain.
• Braking, impact and rigidity zones.
• Cutout heel design.
• Shock-absorbing polyurethane mid-sole for a high degree of walking comfort.
• 360-degree multi-traction.

'C4' Tongue System
A patented tongue system that improves overall comfort, flex and ankle control. Anatomically designed to follow the motion of the foot

• Asymmetrical padding (thicker towards the outside of the foot.)
• Recessed ankle areas (inside slightly higher than the outside.)
• Flexible curved insert towards the inside of the foot.
• Soft edging on the upper end.