Crestwood Waterproof women's

Usage:

• Ideal for day hiking and nature excursions on a wide variety of trails, from forest paths to mid-mountain routes.
• Perfect for walks in variable weather conditions, including rain or wet terrain, thanks to its waterproof construction that protects against puddles, mud, and precipitation.
• Recommended for trail activities and long walks where lightweight footwear is required, offering comfort, cushioning, and excellent energy return to reduce fatigue.
• A versatile option for travel and adventure tourism, as its non-marking sole allows for comfortable use both outdoors and indoors without leaving a trace.

Features:

• Omni-Tech™ waterproof and breathable bootie construction that keeps feet dry and comfortable, blocking water entry and allowing sweat to escape.
• Lightweight Techlite™ midsole that ensures superior cushioning and high energy return, absorbing impacts and transforming them into propulsion for every step.
• Rubber outsole with Omni-Grip™ technology that ensures advanced traction and a firm grip on multiple surfaces, from rocks to dirt or wet trails.
• Lightweight design with a weight of 298 grams (per shoe for size 38), which promotes agility and minimizes fatigue during prolonged walks.
• Robust upper that combines the durability of leather with the flexibility and ventilation of mesh, offering a perfect balance between protection and comfort.

Materials:

• Upper: Crafted from a combination of leather, mesh, and webbing. The leather provides durability, support, and abrasion resistance in high-wear areas, while synthetic mesh panels ensure optimal breathability and lightness. Integrated webbings enhance the structure and secure fit of the foot.
• Membrane: Features an internal bootie construction with the Omni-Tech™ membrane, a multi-layer technology with sealed seams that offers a 100% waterproof barrier against rain and external moisture, while being microporous to allow sweat vapor to escape, keeping the foot dry from within.
• Midsole: Molded with EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate) foam and patented Techlite™ technology. This compound is characterized by its extreme lightness and shock-absorbing capability, providing comfortable and durable cushioning with high energy return for a more efficient stride.
• Outsole: Made with high-traction, non-marking Omni-Grip™ rubber. This material is formulated with specific rubber compounds and a multi-directional lug design that ensures exceptional grip on both dry and wet terrain, including loose dirt, gravel, or rocky surfaces.

Special Treatments:

• Designed without intentionally added PFAS, utilizing a more environmentally friendly durable water repellent (DWR) treatment to protect the footwear's exterior from water saturation without resorting to "persistent chemicals."

Eco-Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• Member of the Leather Working Group (LWG), which indicates that the leather used in this footwear comes from tanneries audited and certified for their good environmental practices, especially in water, energy, and waste management.
• Application of a Restricted Substances List (RSL), a rigorous program that prohibits or limits the use of potentially harmful chemicals in the manufacturing of its products, ensuring safety for the consumer and the environment.
• The brand is a bluesign® System Partner, committing to applying the bluesign® system which optimizes the entire textile supply chain to reduce impact on people and the planet, ensuring the use of safe chemicals and materials.
• Utilization of the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) to measure and improve the environmental performance of factories in its supply chain in areas such as water use, energy, emissions, and waste management.
• Additionally, Columbia participates in global initiatives and industry alliances such as the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps to address climate change, and supports conservation projects through the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) and the Planet Water Foundation.