HiTec Goes, Errr, High Tech...
The new HiTec Sierra V-Lite walking boot has a list of technical features as long as a prehensile big toe, but buying it won't break the bank. Looks interesting...
Posted: 9 January 2004
by Jon
Hi-Tec might not be the most glamorous name in outdoors footwear
and, if you remember their cheap and cheerful fabric approach boots
of the past you probably won't associate the brand with innovative
footwear.
Well, if you thought that, then you're wrong according to the
company. Its latest product is a range of 'ultra-light, waterproof
hiking boots' capped by the Sierra V-Lite, which they say utilises
'breakthrough combinations of innovative materials that generate
super-light characteristics without compromising on style,
performance or instant comfort.' All this and at an approximate weight of 850 grammes per pair, which is indeed v light for a high-spec walking boot.
The Sierra is a full grain leather boot with a breathable,
waterproof Sympatex membrane and a high-wicking Drilex Coolmax lining
. HiTec has also used lightweight hardware instead of heavy
traditional brass fittings.
Moving downwards, there's a variable thickness board last which is
made from recycled plastic milk bottles and is claimed to combine
lateral stability with enough flex for comfortable walking, plus a
compressed EVA mid-sole for shock absorption plus a lightweight
carbon rubber outsole for grip.
There's also the V-Lite Support System which, says HiTec 'mimics
the traditional steel shank but without the added weight of
steel.'
That's a pretty serious sounding specification, but it comes at a
very reasonable price of £70. It'll be in the shops soon in
men's sizes 7-13 and women's fit 4-8. Weeight approximately 850 grammes per pair for the men's boot version and 770 grammes for shoe incarnation.
See the Hitec
sports site for more information on the brand.
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