Lowa Women's Zephyr MK2 Hi (Non Gore-Tex) - Coyote OP

The ZEPHYR MK2 HI Ws is a highly breathable mission boot for women that achieves the ideal balance between agility, lightness, and stability. The upper is made from a combination of water-repellent, tear-resistant suede and abrasion-resistant, breathable CORDURA® material. The highly breathable fabric lining is highly abrasion-resistant and ideal for use in dry or hot and damp climate zones. The HI-CUT upper provides the support needed during parachute jumping and fast roping. An innovative locking hook allows the lacing to be indi­vidually adjusted in the forefoot and ankle area. The dual-layer PU midsole with a MONOWRAP® frame surrounds and supports the foot like an exoskeleton.

To provide effective cush­ioning and improved comfort, the sole of the ZEPHYR MK2 HI Ws is bonded to the upper in a tech­nically demanding injection process. The upper boot is placed into a specially designed mold. Various layers of PU foam padding are then poured into it. In the process, the sole and upper are bonded together.

• Light­weight
  This process uses a plastic called poly­urethane. It is a very light­weight foam padding.

• Cush­ioning
  The plastic called poly­urethane is a foam padding that has very good cush­ioning prop­erties. The plastic retains its form and springs back to its original condition even when its millions of tiny bubbles are frequently pressed together. This, in turn, creates a good rebound effect.

• A wide range of design options
  Thanks to direct injection, the sole can be designed in a very large number of ways. The multi­faceted prop­erties of the materials used enable the shoes to be effective in a broad number of areas.

With the LOWA-MONOWRAP® frame, the midsole of the ZEPHYR MK2 HI Ws provides the very best comfort. This three-dimen­sional midsole design was developed by LOWA in 1995. The frame comfortably cradles the foot and support it when the shoe wearer ventures across uneven surfaces. The sole design is slightly raised for shoes with a STABILITY FRAME.

• Good guidance for the foot
  The foot is optimally nestled into the shoe thanks to the frame’s three-dimen­sional design.

• Increased comfort
  The special midsole design ensures snug footing in the shoe. The foot is pleasantly cradled by the three-dimen­sional frame.

• Light­weight
  The LOWA-MONOWRAP® is made of a plastic called poly­urethane. It is a very light­weight material.