Terrastride Crz men's

Usage:

• Designed for comfortable everyday walking and urban life, combining modern style with the functionality of an outdoor shoe.
• Ideal as versatile footwear for daily activities that blends city style with the performance and comfort needed to explore parks and easy trails.
• Perfect for light outdoor activities and exploring nature without sacrificing a contemporary aesthetic, making them an excellent option for trips combining urban tourism and nature getaways.

Features:

• Omni-MAX™ Plus System: A multi-component system combining a Techlite+™ midsole for heel stability with forefoot and heel deflection pads, absorbing impact to reduce foot stress and ensure optimal balance.
• High-flexibility sole: Deep, flexible forefoot grooves promote natural movement and a more efficient stride, ideal for long walks.
• Sustainable comfort insole: Features a Techlite™ Eco insole made with 20% recycled material, providing durable comfort and cushioning with a lower environmental impact.
• Omni-Grip™ Outsole: Constructed with high-traction, non-marking rubber that offers exceptional grip on a wide variety of surfaces, both urban and natural.
• Lightweight design: Each shoe (size 42, ½ pair) weighs only 300 g, ensuring agility and reducing fatigue throughout the day.

Materials:

• Upper: Made with 95% polyester and 5% recycled polyester, this combination offers a durable, flexible, and lightweight upper that adapts to foot movement while incorporating sustainable materials.
• Lining: A blend of 94% polyester and 6% elastane creates a soft, comfortable interior that wicks moisture and provides slight stretch for a snug, sock-like fit.
• Midsole: Made 100% from POE (polyolefin elastomers) forming the core of Techlite+™ cushioning. This material is exceptionally lightweight and provides reactive cushioning, high energy return, and lasting stability without adding bulk.
• Insole: Composed of 80% EVA foam and 20% recycled polyethylene. This Techlite™ Eco insole offers superior cushioning, support, and odor control, with a significant component derived from recycled sources.
• Outsole: Made 100% from high-traction, non-marking Omni-Grip™ rubber. The compound and lug pattern are designed to offer reliable grip and stability on varied terrain, from city pavement to park trails.

Ecological Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• bluesign® System Partner: Ensures that textile components, such as polyester, are manufactured to the highest standards of resource efficiency, consumer safety, and reduction of air and water emissions.
• Restricted Substances List (RSL): The brand adheres to this list, ensuring that footwear is free from harmful chemicals, making it safe for the consumer and the environment.
• ReThreads Program: This program promotes circularity by encouraging customers to return used clothing and footwear, such as these shoes, for recycling or reuse, thereby extending their life cycle and reducing waste.
• Material Traceability Program: Ensures transparency in the supply chain, allowing tracking of materials like recycled polyester and polyethylene used in these shoes back to their origin.
• Supply Chain Standards and Audits: Columbia applies its Manufacturing Practice Standards (SMP) and uses frameworks such as the Higg Index (FEM) and SLCP to audit and improve environmental performance and social and labor conditions in the factories where products like this are made.
• Commitment to Transparency and Human Rights: The brand is a member of the AFIRM Group (Apparel and Footwear International RSL Management), commits to the Transparency Pledge, and adheres to the AAFA & FLA Commitment to Responsible Recruitment, demonstrating a broad commitment to chemical safety, supply chain transparency, and ethical labor practices.
• Additionally, the brand is part of various industry alliances and supports conservation and social development projects: This includes being a bluesign® System Partner, participating in the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps, and supporting foundations such as Planet Water Foundation and the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), reflecting a holistic approach to sustainability beyond the product itself.