The Women’s Hi-Tec Sporthike Mid Waterproof Boot features:

• Soft suede upper with soft padded collar for comfort
• Protective toe overlay to prevent abrasion and rear foot moulded overlay to cradle and support heel
• Dri-Tec waterproof and breathable membrane ensures dry feet
• Direct attach dual density PU midsole / outsole ensures long term cushioning with added flexibility when walking
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Women’s Hi-Tec Sporthike Mid Waterproof Boot – Cleaning Guide

CLEANING Maintain your product by cleaning regularly. Dirt and mud should be brushed off once it has dried naturally. Wipe clean with a clean damp cloth if necessary. Never wash in the washing machine. Immersion and exposure to detergents can attack the stitching and bonding agents within the products. DRYING Dry slowly using natural air circulation at room temperature, do not subject the product to a direct heat source. Paper can be used to stuff the product in the drying process to help absorb moisture and maintain the shape of the product. WATERPROOF TREATMENT If you have purchased a waterproof product the leather must regularly be treated with waterproofing and conditioning sprays or creams. Used in wet conditions the leather will experience a gradual loss of its water resistant qualities, and if untreated the leather will slowly harden and crack. Hi-Tec winterboots may need more frequent treatment if used extensively in cold, wet conditions where chemical salts are used on paths and roads in icy conditions. LININGS The linings used in Hi-Tec products are made from comfortable breathable material that requires little or no maintenance. Foot moisture is absorbed and the drying process is quick due to the breathability nature of the linings. GENERAL CARE Do not over apply leather waterproofing treatment of the product especially to the lace hardware. In some of our products we use a treatment in the lining which wicks moisture and sweat away from the foot to help prevent unpleasant odours (look out for ‘moisture wicking lining’ in the product features for this).To retain the shape and durability of your Hi-Tec products ensure the laces are undone before the product is removed.  

Women’s Hi-Tec Sporthike Mid Waterproof Boot – Who is the brand Hi-Tec?

HI-TEC® Sports was founded by Frank van Wezel in Shoeburyness, England. Frank’s love for sport led him to build an innovative, lightweight and instantly comfortable squash shoe. The HI-TEC® Squash Classic is still made today and has sold over 19 million pairs. HI-TEC® was established in the USA with the introduction of the world’s first lightweight hiking boot, the Sierra Sneaker, a sports shoe for the mountains. The HI-TEC® Silver Shadow was launched in 1981 to conquer the running category; that year 23% of runners in the London Marathon wore it. The Silver Shadow quickly established itself as Britain’s top-selling running shoe as there was simply no better all-purpose training shoe on the market. The HI-TEC® BW Infinity becomes a best seller in 1989 due to its groundbreaking hybrid trail and road-running shoe. It was designed specifically for the 146-mile ultra-marathon races in Badwater, California, which took runners from the dust plains of Badwater to the top of Mount Whitney. By 1990, the BW Infinity achieved a major innovation milestone with the introduction of the AirBall Concept (‘ABC’) midsole. HI-TEC® introduced the Adventure Racing Series in 1992, which was designed as a hybrid trail running and light hiking shoe to perform in adventure and obstacle races. HI-TEC®, in collaboration with VIBRAM, crafted the RollinGait System (“RGS”) outsole as a regular trail running tool in 2011. The RGS system was proprietary to HI-TEC® at the time and was an innovative midsole and outsole combination that supported the natural movement of the foot, thereby reducing muscle fatigue. The 2000s continued to mark a period of innovation for HI-TEC®. In 2007, the brand debuted its V-LITE technology; a design so light, yet incredibly high-performing. The proprietary footwear technology went on to inspire the 2010 Cannes Lions award winning video “Liquid Mountaineering”, which garnered over 15 million views on YouTube that year. V-LITE continues to be infused into HI-TEC®’s city outdoor footwear innovation, making city to trail living easier than ever before. After 45 years, HI-TEC® remains committed to its core mission – to get the world outside. By offering unparalleled technology, city to trail versatility and made-to-last quality, HI-TEC delivers comfort anywhere.