Outdoorshoes
Innovation & Features
Sustainable outdoor shoes
If you want to advance innovation and environmental protection, you have to leave the beaten track and tread new paths. Whether it’s sugar, corn starch, cooking oil or castor oil: the list of ingredients in the new VAUDE outdoor shoes reads almost like a cooking recipe. We have taken completely new approaches to shoe production and rely on bio-based raw materials as well as a lot of recycled material. Things are getting greener: another big step towards more environmental and climate protection.
Here is an overview of our innovations:
LAVIK ECO STX
Sympatex
- Tthe Sympatex membrane is 100 % recyclable
- 100 % recycled Polyester
- waterproof, breathable and windproof
Shank:
- 100 % biobased Castor Oil
- stabilization and control from the back of your foot to the front
Midsole:
- 53% biobased sugar cane, maize and cooking oil
- maximal comfort
- additional nylon reinforcement at the midfoot for perfect stabilization
- integrated flex grooves for comfortable walking
Laces:
- 100 % recycled polyester
Inner lining:
- 100 % recycled polyester
- breathable & moisture regulating
Shaft:
- 47 % biobased castor Oil, 53% Recycled PET
- premium, durable mesh for perfect support and fit
- breathable & waterproof
Rubber outsole
- 63 % biobased natural Rubber
- Perfect grip and traction thanks to optimally designed sole tread.
- Wide sole construction for a high degree of stability
Toe and heel cap:
- 64 % biobased maize and cooking oil
- for additional protection and optimal traction
TRK SKARVAN TECH MID
Outside material
- 100% biobased
- sustainably produced Terracare leather from German cattle
- breathable and water repellant
Shank closure
- soft & comfortable – especially when going downhill
- padded for product ankles
EVA midsole
- maximum comfort
- additional nylon reinforcement in the midfoot are for perfect stabilization
- integrated flex grooves for comfortable walking
Lace System
- 100% recycled Polyester
- combined with wrap around webbing for perfect stability at the heel
Toe and heel cap
- 64% biobased – made of maize and cooking oil
- outer protective toe and heel cap
Rubber outsole
- perfect grip and traction thanks to a well designed outsole tread
- wide sole construction for a high degree of stability
Sympatex
- 100% recycled Polyester
- the membrane is 100% recyclable
- waterproof, breathable and waterproof
UBN REDMONT II
- Primary material and lining made from organic cotton
- Shank manufactured without synthetic plastics
- Leather version made with chrome-free tan-ned leather
- Natural rubber outsole made from biobased or recyc-led materials can be resoled
Stability index V-Flow 4:
- Life shoes – dynamic footwear for daily life, work or the great outdoors They’re exceptionally comfortable with a good foot-roll
Insoles
All our shoes feature cushioning insoles.
They are made of open-pored polyurethane foam, are extremely breathable, durable and prevent the formation of fungi, bacteria and odors.
OrthoLite® insoles are made from porous polyurethane foam. They are extremely breathable and durable and prevent the formation of fungi, bacteria and odor. The EcoPlush variant used contains 25% castor oil and the upper material of the sole consists of 50% recycled polyester. The soles in the bike shoes consist of reinforced PU-foam in the pedal zone for optimal power transfer. OrthoLite® insoles are machine washable.
