Women's Waterproof Mountain Walking Shoes - MH500 MID Grey
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BENEFITS
Lightweight
378g per boot in size 6Robustness
Rubber stone guard at the front and plastic at the back of the footCushioning
Thick EVA foam midsole: comfort and protection from the groundWaterproof
Waterproof and breathable membrane lining: your feet dry for 8hr in all weatherFit
Weblock on 2 loops to hold the foot. Medium ankle heightTraction
Extremely grippy rubber sole with 4.5mm gripping spikesTECHNICAL INFORMATIONS
What frequency and intensity of hiking?
- occasional: around ten hikes per year of about 3 to 4 hours’ duration, less than 10km and less than 700m of elevation gain.
- Regular: about 20 outings per year. 4 to 6 hours, 10 to 20 km, 700 to 1200m of elevation gain per outing.
- Intensive: more than 20 times a year. More than 6 hours, more than 20 km, 1200 to 2000m of elevation gain per outing.
Outdoor Contact sole
Waterproofing test
Then we confirm in the field or under the rain, that the shoe meets its promises.
Extended waterproofing
We advise re-waterproofing your boots twice a year using a re-waterproofing agent (search for ‘waterproofing’ on our Decathlon website) which will help you restore the original water-repellent qualities and help prevent stains on the outside.
Product design: our expertise
Which size should I select?
You can take a size above your usual one to prevent the toes from bumping into the toe box when going downhill, provided the foot is properly supported to avoid friction.
Tip: keep your toenails short and, before a long descent, check that your lacing is tight enough to prevent your foot from sliding forwards inside the boot.
how to try on your boots?
1. Try on both shoes, standing up, with the socks worn for hiking. 2. Tighten the laces, taking care to correctly balance the tightening.
3. Check two points:
- the heel does not come up before the boot when you walk uphill.
- the foot does not slide and the toes do not press against the front when going downhill.
4. Try on several sizes and models.
Break them in gradually to adapt them to your foot.
How to prevent blisters
- Wear suitable socks
- Tie and tighten your shoes properly.
- Make sure you tighten or loosen your laces accordingly while wearing your shoes, especially before starting a climb or a descent.
- Wear your shoes on a short trip for the first use.
Which socks?
Optimise the capabilities of your boots: replace your insoles
1. Improved support: some soles are preformed or reinforced to better support the arch of the foot. 2. More comfort: the insoles can also provide heat and/or cushioning.
3. Longer life: restore the support and comfort of your shoes by replacing the insole each season.
How should you look after your boots?
- Remove dry mud with a stiff brush.
- Clean marks using a brush and some warm water
- Leave to dry
- Spray with a re-waterproofing product to restore the water-resistance to the upper.
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Tips for storage and maintenance
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Restrictions on use
TESTS AND WARRANTY
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Ecodesign approach
With ecodesign, we reduce the environmental impact of our products.
Analysing the product's environmental footprint enabled us to identify the most impactful stages of its life cycle. Thanks to this approach, our design teams were able to develop this product while significantly reducing its environmental impact.
Ecodesign actions on this product
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Material
Rubber recycled
Product made from 8% recycled rubber
Using recycled rubber rather than conventional rubber reduces the CO2 emissions linked to the material by at least 8%.
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Material
Recycled polyester
Product made from 7% recycled polyester
Using recycled polyester rather than conventional polyester reduces the CO2 emissions linked to the material by at least 16%.
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Process
Dope dyed
Product made from 7% dope dyed yarn
Using this mass-dyeing process enables us to reduce CO2 emissions linked to the production of dyed textiles by at least 46% compared to conventional dyeing.