Tecnica Forge - Thermo-moldable Hiking Boot

[Brendan]

Being that this technology has been around in ski boots for years, I've always wondered if it'd show up in hiking boots. I've had good enough luck with my ski boots, that I'd give this a try.

First Look: Thermo-Mold The Tecnica Forge Trekking Boot

Tecnica Forge

The company's new Forge boots, which launch in February, are the first custom-moldable hikers that use fitting technology similar to what we've seen in the ski world. For years, skiers have been able to heat and mold their liners for a custom, foot-hugging fit. The same idea applies here. Hikers who want the boots' medium-stiff Gore-Tex-lined high-tops made for technical terrain will go into a specialty retailer, where boot fitters heat the thermo-moldable materials on the outside of the heel, arch, and ankle, and then use a balloon-like compression device to cool and mold the pieces around the hiker's foot. Shortly thereafter, the hiker walks out with their own unique pair of boots, minus the chafing.

 

[HellsCanyon]

Interested!


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[Brendan]

Still interested in trying these Tecnica Forge S GTX. Anyone else out there run them at all?

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[Superkodiak38]

Very interesting ! Cool find