What are the classifications of the soles of outdoor shoes
It is often said that shoes are slippery, but there is actually a reason. Outdoors in Europe Athletic footwear manufacturers have classified outdoor footwear into six categories:
A Light Walking&Multi Terrain Hikers
Relaxing outdoor activities, casual Wear, often used for urban walking and cycling and other activities.
AB Light Trekking Boots
These shoes are designed for planned walking activities and day or so treks.
B The Classic Walking Boot
Durable and comfortable, these shoes are true outdoor sports professionals for those who regularly participate in outdoor activities for a long time.
BC The Ultimate Trekking Boot
These are the advanced outdoor product making, meet the extra demands, and challenge the tougher and longer treks .
C Sub Alpine,OffTrail,SidlingBoots
Meet the needs of crosscutting, climbing and other technical movements, providing good stability and adaptability to any climate .
D High Alpine Boots
High-tech design and fabrication to conquer extreme environments at high altitudes.
From the point of view of slip resistance, the sole rubber with high friction will inevitably suffer from loss in durability and hardness, which must be experienced by rock climbing friends. Therefore, choosing this type of product should be based on its use environment. Wearing shoes with VibramCrackMontagna soles to go to the bluestone road in the southern water town will inevitably be painful, but if you go to the Gobi Desert in Xinjiang or the gravel mountain in Qinghai, it can be reflected. advantage. You can choose according to your own needs, pay attention to the scope of product application.
Outdoor soles use different rubber compounds, each compound is carefully formulated according to the different uses and needs of each sole, so each sole will show different physical properties, such as : Elasticity, density, hardness, slip resistance, wear resistance…etc. Each compound is tailored to different product requirements (eg: leisure, comfort, sports) and guarantees the best functional performance.
The rubber used includes natural rubber and synthetic rubber, because they have different properties. Natural rubber is collected from rubber trees and has very good elasticity. Synthetic rubber is mainly derived from petroleum, which is more wear-resistant and durable. Natural rubber and synthetic rubber are mixed according to the needs of different products, so that the soles produced can have the most correct quality and performance.
Outdoor shoe sole construction
The sole includes an insole, an outsole and a midsole.
The insole directly touches the foot of the person, usually made of soft nylon material. The shape design is based on the characteristics of the foot of the person. Anti-corrosion paint, with a piece of leather lined on top. Different models of outdoor shoes have different insole designs and materials, and their comfort is also different.
In addition to the inner sole, some outdoor shoes also add a midsole between the inner sole and the outer sole, which is also made of nylon synthetic material, which contains a shock-proof buffering microporous structure. To achieve the best shock absorption effect, it is not enough to apply shock absorption materials alone, but also through clever design.
The outsole, which directly touches the ground, is usually made of synthetic rubber material. Different manufacturers use different synthetic materials, but the purpose is to effectively protect the toes and increase comfort, while The heels are relatively low, light, non-slip, and the bottom has grooves to prevent slippage.