Hi-Tec Hiking Boots
Whether one is climbing up mountains, going trekking or for just an idle walk along the country side, something that can not be avoided is a good pair of hiking boots. Ideally, the hiking boots that one uses should be light and able to protect the feet in all kinds of terrain.
Hiking boots are different from other kinds of footwear in these aspects :
- Boot weight: the lighter a boot is, the more comfortable it is.
- Moisture resistant: a good pair of hiking boots should keep the feet dry, to keep the blisters at bay.
- Rigidity: they should prevent the feet from getting twisted if traversing on an uneven terrain, and also to provide support from over bending.
- Arch support: a good pair of hiking boots should provide ideal arch support.
Hi-tec is one of the premier brands in the segment of hiking shoes. The company was founded in the year 1974 in Essex, England. The company became a success with its very first offering, Hi-tec Squash, which was specifically designed for squash players. Since then the company has grown. Currently, the company has more than 500 offering in boots spread over various categories.
In the sphere of hiking shoes, Hi-tec provides light and very light hiking boots. Hi-tec hiking boots have offerings for men, women and kids alike.
Hi-tec hiking boots in the light hiking category are generally made up of water proof, seamless and full grain leather. They come with fully gusseted leather tongues and soft padded leather collars. Apart from that, the hardware that is used in the shoes is made up of rustproof brass. They also come with a moisture wicking lining. A lightweight compression mid sole and a carbon rubber hiking outsoles are generally incorporated on all the Hi-tec hiking boots.
Few of the variants in this category are: Altitude IV WP, Haka Trail WP, Altitude Enviro IV WP, Natal Low WP and Eurotrek.
Hi-tec hiking boots in the very light hiking category come with a waterproof nubuck leather upper covering armed with an ion masked water proofing technology. Like those boots in the light hiking boots category, they also come with fully gusseted leather tongue and a soft padded leather collar. Apart from these they also come with a Stabila-fit board for support without weight.
