Icebug Hova W Michelin Winter Boots - Black 2023

IceBug focuses on making shoes with incredible grip on mixed terrains to motivate people to move and do sports outdoors even when the conditions are wet, slippery and inhospitable by developing a number of unique materials, using studs and even Michelin tires. The Swedish manufacturer is an initiator and participant in numerous programs and initiatives for sustainable development and reducing the carbon footprint that large-scale production leaves on nature. Every material and manufacturing process that IceBug uses aims to use the minimum amount of chemicals, petroleum fuels, water and energy. Since example is the first and most important thing in a large-scale battle like this, they formed the Follow the Footprints program, which provides complete transparency about the production process of each pair. Just scan the QR code on the label of your new shoes and you'll get a full report in numbers on how environmentally friendly they are, as well as a detailed list of the countries they've traveled to get to you.

Hova W Michelin is an everyday lifestyle chelsea boot from IceBug. Intended for the cold months of the year, these shoes are equipped with 200 g/m2 Primaloft Bio insulation, which keeps the feet warm. The wide profile creates a comfortable feeling on long walks.

The outer material is made of DriTan oiled nubuck leather, equipped with a water-repellent finish without the use of PFCs (per-fluoro compounds), and for maximum weather protection IceBug have includes the BUGdri waterproof membrane an IceBug brand patent.

A trademark of IceBug are the outsoles with exceptional grip, in Hova they rely on a Michelin rubber substance. Developed in collaboration with MICHELIN Technical Soles, it uses ICE Control technology offering very good traction even at very low temperatures of -30°C on snow and ice. The tread pattern of the outsole is based on the legendary MICHELIN X-Ice Xi3 winter tire, with Cross Z Sipes that provide traction on ice and wide grooves for excellent water evacuation and flexibility. The midsole is EVA, and since EVA foam is difficult to recycle, 20% is replaced by the so-called BLOOM foam, obtained from algae, harmful to the oceans, but allowing the production of foam with the same properties of shock absorption and lightness as EVA.

The insole is Ortholite Hybrid, made of 100% polyester recycled from PET bottles, dyed using a special ecological technology, reducing the consumption of water resources with bluesign certification. The model includes Woolpower recycled merino wool, which realizes optimal thermoregulation of the foot.

Hova W Michelin are a great choice for any lady who wants a stylish, urban boot that performs perfectly on the coldest winter days regardless of the surface and the temperature outside.