If you're headed into rugged country above the treeline in search of big game, average boots won't cut it. LOWA Hunter EVO Extreme Boots were built to take dangerous terrain and unforgiving conditions in stride to help you tag out no matter the obstacle. Each pair is handcrafted in Germany by LOWA's expert staff, combining premium components with exceptional boot-making know-how to deliver a finished product of the highest quality and value, with an attention to detail that makes LOWA footwear the best in the business. Each Boot starts as Heinen Terracare water buffalo nubuck leather, among the finest and strongest in the world, formed into shape and attached to a Vibram Masai mountaineering outsole. The Masai outsole provides excellent grip on all surfaces thanks to self-cleaning mountaineering treads and large studs for stable uphill and downhill traction. The GORE-TEX waterproof/breathable membrane provides sure-dry comfort while allowing sweat vapor to escape, and the DuraPU polyurethane midsole with SPS (Supination & Pronation System) technology provides extra stability on gnarly, uneven terrain. LOWA Hunter EVO Extreme GTX Boots are compatible with strap-on crampon systems (they are mountaineering boots, after all), and the rigid underfoot platform provides the stability and support you need to carry heavy loads over long distances. So if you're heading into rugged, uncharted territory-where second-rate footwear doesn't cut it-these LOWA Hunter EVO Extreme Boots deliver unparalleled performance. GORE-TEX 100% waterproof/breathable membrane keeps water out while allowing sweat to escape 200-gram PrimaLoft insulation provides added warmth without any unnecessary bulk Heinen Terracare nubuck water buffalo leather upper delivers extreme durability 2-zone lacing: independently adjustable lacing zones on forefoot and upper allow you to customize the lacing tension C4 tongue with extra padding helps reduce pressure poi