The XNUMXth edition of the Shot Show in Las Vegas it was an opportunity to reward the best hunting footwear. The newspaper Gray's Sporting Journal he in fact crowned Tibet GTX Hi, shoe produced and marketed by Lowa, in this special category. The American fair is dedicated every year to firearms and hunting (it has existed since 1979, when the first edition was organized in Saint Louis: the Las Vegas headquarters, to be precise the Sands Expo which has hosted the event since 2010, saw the award given to Peter Sachs, who is the manager of Lowa's US branch. What kind of footwear are we talking about specifically?
The material used to make Tibet GTX Hi is waxed nubuck leather, with a velvety, soft, soft and breathable appearance: it is produced with the sharpening process, with the leather is lightly shaved, buffed and then brushed in a delicate way. The lining of the best hunting footwear, on the other hand, is in Gore-Tex, a fabric that is characterized by excellent breathability, without forgetting resistance, maximum protection and comfort.
As for the sole, then, Lowa has decided to focus on the Vibram Masai (resolable), able to offer a perfect, extremely long-lasting hold and excellent grip on dry ground. The total weight is 1900 grams, while the proposed color is sepia-black. The sizes available range from 39 to 48 (6-13 according to UK sizes). The best features undoubtedly include excellent grip on any type of terrain, an opportunity that is made possible by the self-cleaning profile of this mountain boot.
In addition, Lowa has equipped the shoe with raw studs that serve to improve braking and take-off moment. The front of the heel features a back cut, a peculiarity that has to do with the grip in the descent from the mountain. In addition, don't forget the Climbing Zones at the tip of the sole, the ideal solution for the most complicated rocky passages to deal with.
Lowa Sportschuhe Gmbh (this is the full name of the award-winning company) is a manufacturer of hiking, skiing and mountaineering shoes founded in 1923 and based in Jetzendorf, Germany (to be precise in Upper Bavaria). Sales offices are spread across many countries around the world, particularly the United States: Lowa has found in the American market an excellent basis for profitable partnerships, so you can better understand the reason that favored the award ceremony in Las Vegas.