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Description
Agile on the way up, stable & grippy on the way downGet ready to power through uphills and descents with this wide-fit GORE-TEX version of the updated X-ULTRA 4. It is as agile as a trail-running shoe but with all the stability, grip and waterproof protection you need to tackle technical terrain. Equipped with a new chassis, the shoe is even better at protecting sensitive articulations without compromising freedom of movement.
Benefits
Trail-inspired agility
Drawing on our trail-running expertise, this shoe is lighter and more agile, so you stay nimble on uneven terrain.
Enhanced stability
The new ADV-C Chassis targets articulations on the outer foot to optimize stability without limiting your mobility.
All-terrain grip
The Contagrip® MA outsole grabs the terrain, even when it’s wet or slippery, giving you more control especially on descents.
OUTSOLE
The outside sole of a shoe that contacts the ground.
- Chevron lugs
- All Terrain Contagrip®
MIDSOLE
A layer of material between the inner and outer soles of a shoe that provides cushioning, shock absorption, and comfort.
- EnergyCell
CHASSIS
A molded plastic piece sandwiched into the bottom unit, varying in shape to provide the desired degree of stability.
- Advanced Chassis™
UPPER MATERIAL
The term upper refers to the part or parts of a shoe that covers the toes, the top of the foot, the sides of the foot, and the back of the heel.
- Synthetic upper
- Water Repellent
LINING MATERIAL
A layer inside the the upper part of the shoe for added comfort or insulation.
- Textile lining
UPPER CONSTRUCTION
How the upper of the shoe is built, and with which specific features.
- Gusseted tongue
- Lace pocket
- Protective toecap
- SensiFit™
- Welded upper
- Protective mudguard
- Active Support
SOCKLINER
System to adjust and secure the foothold of the shoe.
- Molded OrthoLite® sockliner
LACING SYSTEM
System to adjust a secure and tight foothold.
- Quicklace™
MEMBRANE
A continuous layer within the upper that protects from external weather, and offers quick-drying and moisture management.
- GORE-TEX