This low cut hiking shoe has a clear focus on maximum comfort and the highest quality material. Made the Banks Low GTX from the finest nubuck and suede leather. In addition, the model is equipped with a particularly comfortable sole package: Combining a reinforced PU foam wedge, a high quality insole and an additional soft reinforcement at the heel, the Banks Low offers particularly good cushioning and allows the foot to roll smoothly. The integration of a special tongue construction - the so-called Futura tongue - facilitates the entry into the shoe and can be adjusted uncomplicatedly. The Banks Low feels at home on hikes through forests, over low mountain ranges and on long walks. Gore-TexUltra-thin and -light membrane made of stretched, microporous PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), especially suitable for warmer climates. Processed as a lining, it guarantees durable waterproof and highly breathable footwear. Category A/BThe shoe is suitable for everyday, leisure and walks on good trails, as well as light hiking in the lowlands. CategoryMost importantly, the stiffness of the sole, the offset (how far the sole is rounded to allow good rolling), and the upper construction determine how a model positions itself within the categories. For this reason, for each model you will find the categories A-B-C-D. This gives you an idea of how stiff the shoe is. D = very firm and fully crampon resistant (step-in/automatic crampons). C = fixed and conditionally crampon resistant (strap-on/semi-automatic crampons)B = firm support and solid but flexing sole for trekking and hikingA = soft, very good flexing structure