What are the Prodigio Hike GTX?
The Prodigio Hike GTX Shoes are waterproof, Gore-Tex® hiking shoes designed for fast-paced or intense adventures all year round, such as fastpacking and hill walking.
What are they made of?
The upper is constructed with High Tenacity Mesh, which comprises TPU and TPEE yarn. It's incredibly lightweight and exceptionally breathable, effectively regulating temperature for fast-paced, high-intensity adventures.
A Gore-Tex® ePE Extended Comfort lining provides complete waterproof protection without compromising airflow.
This updated, bluesign® approved Gore® material uses an ePE membrane, a key milestone in the leading brand's responsible performance journey. If you were wondering, ePE stands for expanded polyethene, which is light, thin yet durable, and PFC-free.
If you're familiar with Trekitt descriptions, you may have seen that 'PFC/PFAS-free' phrase floating around before. PFCs/PFAS are known as 'forever chemicals' that stay permanently in the environment and cause lasting damage to our ecosystems. Many companies are working towards a completely PFC/PFAS-free future, so this is quite a breakthrough for the Gore-Tex® brand! In addition, this membrane has a reduced carbon footprint, as it uses laminates with a lower-mass membrane and select textiles, making it an ideal choice for more environmentally conscious adventurers.
An Ortholite® Hybrid 5mm footbed provides underfoot comfort and extra cushioning where needed most.
The CM EVA midsole combined with a FriXion® RED outsole provides ample support and stability with plenty of grip on varied terrain.
Both the upper mesh and lining mesh feature recycled content, alongside the laces, which are 100% recycled.
What are the features?
Rubber toe protection protects the foot from impact against rocks and roots, whilst rubber tail protection protects the heel area during more technical descents.
A high, knitted collar protects and stabilises the ankles and helps to keep the debris out when moving across scree, gravel, and loose terrain.
Features:
- Rubber toe protection protects from roots and rocks
- Rubber tail protection protects against more technical descents
- Knitted ankle collar protects and stabilises ankle and keeps out debris
- Mesh upper offers maximum breathability
- Gore-Tex® ePE Extended Comfort lining provides complete waterproof protection with ample breathability and is a more environmentally considerate option compared to conventional technology
- Ortholite® Hybrid 5mm footbed
- FriXion® RED outsole
- 100% recycled laces
- Upper mesh and lining mesh feature recycled content