The special feature of the shoe is that it has no tongue as we normally see it in shoes and that the fit can be adjusted completely to your feet.
Tecnica forge gtx hiking boots review.
The boot is comfortable lightweight and has a surprisingly low profile.
The forge encourages a shift back to the way retail was done before the days of online shopping as fittings must be done in person.
The tecnica forge s gtx is a medium high hiking shoe and suitable for everyday hikes to serious backpacking.
The process took about 20 minutes from start.
This is a boot that can be shaped to perfectly fit the contours of your foot through a thermo moulding process.
Skiers and snowboarders will already be familiar with boots that are fitted using the technology but the process has never been applied to walking boots.
For long trail days treat your feet to the customized fit and waterproof protection of the tecnica forge gtx hiking boots.
The self locking lacing system will allow owners to dial in the fit.
The tecnica forge hiking boot is a heat moldable boot integrating technology similar to that which is used in moldable ski boot liners.
It is offered in a range of whole and half sizes.
Out of this summer s releases the tecnica forge is that item.
A look at tecnica s fully customizable hiking boot.
Their nubuck uppers are heat moldable for a fit specific to your feet.
The forge gtx s a synthetic version of my test boot in boulder reps from tecnica molded the insole and upper of a pair of forge gtx boots to my foot.
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My feet were strapped into tecnica s custom heat molding machine as i endured being fitted.