More V Liteness From Hi-Tec
Hi-Tec has augmented its award-winning Sierra V-Lite range of lightweight boots with a new model, the Fastpack WP in suede with a waterproof liner. Cheaper than you think too...
Posted: 9 September 2005
by Jon
A quick new thing for Friday afternoon in the form of the
Hi-Tec Sierra V Lite Fastpack WP which has just ambled into
the OM test pile.
The Fastpack WP is the latest boot to join the Sierra V-Lite
footwear range, which was punching well above its price last year and
landed Hi-Tec a UK award as 'Outdoors Footwear of the Year,
2005'.
The boot uses V-Lite technology including lightweight carbon
rubber outsole, a compression-moulded EVA mid-sole with a
thermoplastic lasting board plus features suede leather upper with a
waterproof liner, a rubberised toe cap and lightweight, rustproof
lace hardware.
There's also what Hi-Tec calls an Exo-Skeletal heel lock system,
in effect a minimalist take on the forefoot wrap-around brace that
first appeared on the likes of the deceased Salomon X-Adventure
7.
So is it light? Think 620 grammes for a single size 43 boot, which
is respectable, especially when you consider the price of £55.
Performance impressions once we've used them a bit.
www.hi-tec.com
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Them boots are just horrible. I said boots were lookin more like trainers, but them things belong in a pantomime ;-)
Posted: 12/09/2005 at 16:33
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