The X-ULTRA 5 Mid GORE-TEX is a reliable companion that boosts your confidence on the trail. Lightweight yet stable, it performs just as well on the ascent as it does on the descent. Designed to ensure your safety and agility on the trails, it features an ultra-durable Matryx® upper, a rugged Contagrip outsole for traction, and a collar designed to provide long-lasting comfort.
- Ideal for: Day hikes, Hiking
- Cushioning: Soft and protective
- Heel-to-toe drop: 11 mm
- Foot protection: High
- Foot support: Stable
- Weight per shoe: 440 g
- Width: Standard
- Terrain: Wet, Rocky and technical, Muddy, Easy trails, Mixed
Stability | The combination of the Advanced Chassis™ and Active Support ensures excellent lateral stability without sacrificing foot mobility or freedom of movement.
Traction and Grip | All-Terrain Contagrip® rubber delivers best-in-class traction and grip on all types of terrain and in all conditions.
Protection | Matryx® technology offers the perfect balance between breathability and durability. The upper construction protects you in all situations.
Features and Composition
- Lacing System
- Classic laces: Classic lacing system with eyelets.
- Insole
- Lining
- Membrane
- Outsole
- Upper
- PU-coated leather/textile
- Chassis
- advancedCHASSIS™: The Advanced Chassis™ is a molded insert integrated into the outsole. Offering excellent lateral support and confidence-inspiring protection, it also provides optimal freedom of movement and flexibility.
- Insole
- Molded OrthoLite® insole: Molded to conform to the contours of the foot, this OrthoLite® insole provides exceptional cushioning, breathability, and durability, for an even more comfortable and high-performance shoe.
- Lining Material
- Textile lining: A soft, breathable lining for maximum comfort.
- Upper Material
- Matryx®: High-performance textile designed to resist abrasion and featuring individually coated, high-strength Kevlar® technical yarns that also make it lightweight and breathable.
- Midsole
- EnergyCell™: High-performance EVA foam that absorbs shock.
- Outsole Type
- All-Terrain contaGRIP®: The All-Terrain Contagrip® adapts to a wide variety of surfaces. It offers great durability and boosts your confidence on wet, dry, hard, or unstable terrain.
- Upper Construction
- Active Support: These movable wings help support the foot and guide its movements by adapting to its shape and volume.
- sensiFIT™: SensiFIT™ wraps around the foot from the midsole to the lacing system, providing a secure, precise, and nearly custom-like fit all around the foot.
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