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.
Tecnica forge gtx hiking boots review.
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.
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This is a boot that can be shaped to perfectly fit the contours of your foot through a thermo moulding process.
The process took about 20 minutes from start.
A look at tecnica s fully customizable hiking boot.
For long trail days treat your feet to the customized fit and waterproof protection of the tecnica forge gtx hiking boots.
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 boot is comfortable lightweight and has a surprisingly low profile.
Their nubuck uppers are heat moldable for a fit specific to your feet.
The tecnica forge s gtx is a medium high hiking shoe and suitable for everyday hikes to serious backpacking.
The self locking lacing system will allow owners to dial in the fit.
My feet were strapped into tecnica s custom heat molding machine as i endured being fitted.
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.
It is offered in a range of whole and half sizes.
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