footwearinsight.com November/December 2021 ~ Footwear Insight • 13
HOKA Tecton X
Carbon-fiber propulsion meets HOKA trail innovation
in the Tecton X, available in May 2022. Coined after
the earth's tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel
carbon fiber plate design, the shoe is built for speed,
from its Vibram Megagrip with Litebase construction
outsole to its ProFlyX midsole that merges a light,
responsive foam base and ultra-soft foam underfoot.
MSRP $200.
Xelero Steadfast
New for Spring 2022 in Carbon Grey, the Steadfast is
designed to deliver "ultimate stability." Xelero's patented
technology helps keep the foot in alignment and off-
loads forefoot bottom pressure. Combining stability
and cushioning with a dynamic forward motion, the
Steadfast works to help wearers run easier for a greater
distance with less pain. Available in multiple widths.
ENDA Koobi Fora
This nimble, lightweight trail shoe, with a 4mmm
heel to toe drop, has a ripstop fabric upper for extra
protection and water resistance, and an ariaprene fabric
booty that hugs the foot around the heel. The Koobi
For a also has a flexible ballistic fabric rock plate and
18mm high-rebound EVA under the forefoot. Enda
footwear is designed for a natural midfoot landing.
The brand makes its shoes in Kenya.
Hibernation is
for bears and
lawnmowers.
Hunkering down for winter just isn't in our DNA.
Our bone-chilling Montana winters inspired
a full line of insulated hiking footwear with
revolutionary heat-retention technologies
ranging from 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation to our
patented O FIT Insole™ Thermal. All designed
to offer you the much-needed benefits of
hiking 12 months a year. Anything less just
wouldn't be true to the trail.
Contact your rep or email us at:
help@obozfootwear.com to learn more.
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