Lightweight - “Approach style” shoe with Vibram sole and Sympatex lining - classic Altberg outdoor shoe design Description Skipton is an Oiled Nubuck Leather shoe, with a Sympatex breathable/water repellent lining, and a Vibram mixed terrain sole - which has exceptional cushioning and shock absorption for all-day comfort. The ‘lace-to-toe’ design gives a good level of comfort fitting and stability whilst enabling some adjustment of shoe volume via the lacing. Oiled nubuck leather is used to give a balance between water repellency and enhanced breathability to sustain comfort across a wider range of climate conditions. Oiled Nubuck can be treated with Leder Gris wax/paste to give increased water repellency - alternatively it can be treated with Leder Bok spray to retain the original looks and breathability. Treatment for Water Repellent Boots video. The use of the Sympatex breathable water repellent, lining further enhances the suitability of the shoe for use as a lightweight, walking shoe for varying weather conditions. The shoe comes with orange laces as standard, additionally there are also a pair of brown laces supplied with each pair for those who prefer a more formal ‘toned down look’. This shoe model was first developed for our European customers, so the size range is EU 36 to 47 (UK equivalent - 3½ to 12). (Link - UK size conversion and advice). Details Width Medium with some volume adjustment due to 'lace-to-toe' design Sizes Stock shoe (sizes subject to availability) EU 36-47 (equivalent to UK 3½-12) click to see uk/eu size chart Upper 1.6/1.8mm Oiled Nubuck Leather with microfibre breathable tongue an scuff resistant coating on the outer surface of the toe box Lining Sympatex® Lite - enhanced breathability with a good level of water repellency. Sympatex® is an eco-friendly lining, the brushed fabric inner fabric is made from recycled materials, and the water repellent membrane is fully bio-degradable Midsole Lightweight anatomical shape individually graded to each size for optimum flex control and torsional resistance Sole Vibram® multi-terrain ‘SkyRunning’ sole with PU cushioned/shock absorbing midlayer Weight 379gms (size 8) Footbed Anafomical Comfort fit with ‘memory’ cushioning Size & fitting advice The shoe is a ‘lace to toe’ design which enables some adjustment of the width/volume via the lacing. The sizes are EU - The design was initially developed for one of our EU customers. Click here to access the EU/UK size conversion tables and fitting advice. NOTE: The final decision on fitting and choice of boot/shoe remains at all times with the customer. If the boots are returned for size exchange or refund/credit they must be in absolute brand new condition with no signs whatsoever of wear. Boots must be returned complete with all packaging, labels and the purchase invoice.
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