Vasque St Elias

The updated St Elias FG GTX pushes the boundaries of hiking boot performance with premium materials that blend to deliver long-distance durability and all-day comfort. Straight out of the box and onto the trail, the midsole and sole system provides athletic flexibility and comfort with first wear, no break-in needed. Designed to stand up to the rigours of backpacking, a premium leather upper and GORE-TEX membrane ensure rugged durability and peace of mind in wet conditions.

WHAT’S IT FOR
-Rugged trails
-Long distance tramping
-Inclement weather backpacking

BENEFITS
-Rugged yet supple full grain leather upper
-Stability + comfort with firm ATC midsole and EVA comfort pods
-Moulded rubber toe cap for long term durability
-Gore-Tex lining for all weather comfort

FEATURES
-GORE-TEX w/ Performance Comfort Technology
-Moulded Rubber Toe Cap

STATS
-Weight: 1320g (size 9 US)
-Last: Summit
-Upper: 2.2mm Waterproof Full Grain Leather, Nappa Leather Collar
-Footbed: Dual Density EVA
-Midsole: TPU Shank, A.T.C. (All Terrain Compound) Midsole with EVA Cushioning Pods
-Outsole: Vasque Exclusive Vibram Frontier with XSTrek Compound

CONSTRUCTION – UPPER
Rugged, waterproof full grain leather and moulded rubber toe cap provides the ultimate in durability for years of backcountry service. Supple glove leather collar and tongue gussets deliver exceptional out of box comfort by conforming to the users unique foot shape. A Gore-Tex Performance Comfort membrane guarantees protection from the elements and overall climate comfort.

CONSTRUCTION – SOLE
The Vasque exclusive Vibram Frontier sole moulded in the XSTrek rubber compound, delivers the perfect balance of performance and durability on the trail with a lug pattern designed to maximize efficiency and traction. The main midsole, moulded in Vasques proprietary All-Terrain compound, gives a lightweight feel with long-term stability, while comfort pods at the heel and midfoot use a softer EVA cushion density for all day comfort and less foot fatigue.