Kayland Cross Ground W'S GTX Backpacking Boots Brown 2023

The main focus of the Italian brand Kayland is the development and creation of high-end hiking and mountaineering shoes, specially designed for specialized use. The brand makes a careful selection of the profile, design, anatomical features, technical requirements and suitable materials for each product, so that it is perfect for its specific purpose - from light walks in the forest to ice climbing, crossing glaciers and hard expeditions at high altitude height.

Cross Ground W'S GTX are ultralight women's hiking boots designed to give both stability and secure foot protection, and maximum comfort for long treks on difficult terrain when carrying the heavy backpack for many kilometers before rest. The asymmetric design that characterizes Cross Ground GTX matches the natural ergonomics of the foot, both functionally, for instance the tongue, as well as aesthetically, with its two different lace loops. The features don’t stop there: the upper surprises with its two faces, having the internal side in suede, and the external side in fabric with over-injections that protect against abrasions, reduce seams and bring down total weight. The lining incorporates the Gore-Tex Extended Comfort membrane providing outstanding protection from the elements and climate comfort whatever your activity.

 A single bicast rand protects the shoe from toe to heel, interspersed with thermoplastic geometric shapes injected directly into the fabric mesh. Every detail facilitates the anatomy of the foot: the asymmetric bellows tongue in lycra ensures thickness to be kept to a minimum, resulting in minimal creases, thus reducing pressure points on the instep. The design provides maximum weight reduction: the lycra collar means the height of the shoe is slightly lower, which also optimises fit, and metal components have been eliminated. 

For stable steps on untrodden paths, Kayland rely on a Vibram FOURÀ EVO sole in the Cross Ground GTX - ideal for trekking and long hikes, it uses a gripper that is easy to clean and does not retain mud and sand, and flexible profile lines ensure freedom of movement. Comfort is completed with the Ankle Lock System - a system where the ankle is positioned in the shoe so that you maintain normal walking movements while providing reliable protection against sprains.

The result is that Cross Ground GTX is an excellent Made in Europe backpacking boot which is lightweight, protective, modern and which offers outstanding fit comfort.