Women's waterproof off-road hiking shoes NH150 WP

The sole’s design is the result of extensive research carried out in our labs. We favoured a specific rubber formula which optimises grip and resistance. Since requirements differ, we systematically seek the best compromise for hiking on off-road trails with loose ground, such as forest trails.

Our walking shoes are designed for use on off-road trails. Indeed, we choose the components of the sole and upper of our boots and test them to ensure that they are ideally suited to walking on loose trails (e.g. unpaved forest paths) or rocky trails (e.g. rocky coastal paths). Road use (tarmac) may lead to premature wear on your shoes and cause discomfort. They are not suitable for mountain walking.

Footwear equipped with a membrane is laboratory and field tested to ensure optimal waterproofing and breathability. To start, they are immersed in water with pressurised air inside to check that no bubbles form on the surface of the boot. Next, they are fitted to a mechanical arm that simulates walking half-immersed in water to test that the inside remains perfectly dry.

When tested for waterproofness, we test 3 levels of waterproofing:- 2000 flexes, approximately 2 hours of hiking- 4000 flexes, approximately 4 hours of hiking- 8000 flexes, approximately 8 hours of hikingThe Women's boots NH150 Mid WP were tested for 2000 flexes in a laboratory. This means they will stay waterproof for a 2-hour hike.Obviously, once they have dried out, they regain all of their original waterproofing properties.

We advise that you use a re-waterproofing spray several times per year, to restore the original water-repellency and prevent staining.

Laboratory tests were also conducted to test the following elements: tearing eyelets and straps, gluing, toxicology, UV resistance, abrasion resistance of outsole and upper components, accelerated ageing. These tests allow us to improve the quality of our products and prevent premature wear of our hiking shoes.

Try on both shoes, standing up, with the socks worn for hiking. Try on several models or sizes if necessary. Check two comfort points:- the heel seating- the front of the foot on a downward slopeAvoid any pressure points when fitting. Feel free to walk around the store. Gradually start using you shoes during your first few hiking trips to break them in.

There are multiple factors which may cause blisters when you are walking: rubbing, a crease in the sock, moisture, a boot size that is too small or too big, etc. It is therefore important to choose the right size and to have socks made of the right material for your walking boots.

You need to choose the correct sock size for your feet to avoid any extra folds forming. These folds may form because the sock is too big and therefore there is too much material around your foot, or because the sock so small and is pulled towards the inside of your foot.

Moisture must be effectively managed when walking: we perspire, it’s bound to happen. The NH150 WP shoes are waterproof, to protect you from the moisture of the rain: preferably choose socks that will absorb your perspiration and wick it as far away from the foot as possible.

These boots are slightly breathable, but not enough to evacuate all humidity created by your perspiration. We advise you to choose NH100 Mid socks: they contain moisture-absorbing cotton and have a reverse terry-knit construction under the sock that wicks moisture away from your foot. They are also high enough to protect your ankles from the boots. This is an excellent combination for minimising the likelihood of blisters.

Our hiking boots are guaranteed for 2 years.Our commitment? To offer you long-lasting products that you can use on all your country hikes and walks. Because the products that we love the most are those that have lived the most adventures and will continue to live them!