The Salomon X Ward Leather GTX is suitable for walks in nature and in the city, but can also be used very well for daily activities. This men’s walking shoe falls under category A walking shoes, which means that it is a light, flexible shoe. The shoes are very comfortable to wear and are therefore ideal to wear while traveling.
The upper material of the Salomon X Ward Leather GTX is made of leather in combination with mesh. The inner material is made of mesh and has a Gore-Tex membrane, which ensures that the shoe is waterproof and windproof, but still remains breathable. For optimal grip while walking, the X Ward Leather GTX has a Contagrip outsole.
Product specifications
- Water and windproof
- Breathable
- Weight (pair): 690 grams
- Category: A
- Materials: leather, mesh
- Outer material: Contagrip
Materials
Nubuck leather
The outer material of the Salomon X Ward Leather GTX is made of nubuck leather. Nubuck leather comes from the lightly sanded top layer of animal skin. Sanding makes the leather feel softer, increases breathability and gives the leather a velvety appearance. Nubuck leather can be waxed, but it can also be left untreated. Waxing nubuck leather will make it darker, smoother and shinier. When you spray nubuck leather with a spray containing wax, you treat this material in the best way.
Mesh
The outer material is the Salomon X Ward Leather GTX made of mesh. Mesh is a synthetic material that is made in different shapes. The use of mesh makes the shoe light, flexible and highly breathable.
GORE- TEX®
The Salomon X Ward Leather GTX contains a GORE- TEX® membrane. The GORE-TEX® membrane ensures that these hiking boots are waterproof, but remain breathable. This keeps your feet dry while walking.
Techniques
Quicklace™ system
Thanks to the Quicklace™ system you don’t have to lace and tie laces when you put on the Salomon X Ward Leather GTX. The system consists of a lacing cord that goes through all the eyelets and a stopper. The ends of the lacing cord are connected together. When you pull the ‘stopper’ down, the shoe tightens evenly. If the lace cord breaks, you do not need to use the Salomon X Ward Leather GTX not to be thrown away straight away. We also sell Salomon’s Quicklace™ system separately in the store and on the website .
Insole
The Salomon X Ward Leather GTX has a removable Salomon insole . This insole contributes to extra walking comfort. We also sell custom insoles that provide extra support.
Outsole
The outsole developed by Salomon provides good grip and stability while walking. These soles ensure good movement of the foot. The profile of the sole has been developed in such a way that it provides good grip and does not retain mud or soil.
Maintenance
To ensure that your walking shoes remain good for as long as possible, it is important that you maintain your walking shoes properly. Would you like to know more about how to use the Salomon X Ward Leather GTX can you best maintain? Then read our page: ‘ How do I maintain my walking shoes?’ .
