Garmont Focuses On Innovative Footwear Technologies In Spring 2019 Styles

Showing strong sales across the hiking, approach and lifestyle categories, Garmont adds new designs for the Spring 2019 season. Garmont continues to focus on building shoes from the inside out with it's Anatomically Directed Design and additional fit technologies that mountain adventurers trust for day hikes to multi-day excursions. The Brand continues to expand the use of its Double Damper, HeelLock and erGo-Last innovations in a variety of models emphasizing consumer comfort as a first priority.

Included in this launch are developments in the Brand’s Mountain category including the new G-Radikal GTX, a modular insulated boot developed in conjunction with international mountain guides and the Mountain Guide Pro GTX, an insulated boot for high alpine terrain. In the Approach category, the Sticky Collection adds a mid cut boot pairing additional ankle support with gripping soles and a flexible feel. In Light hiking, the 9.81N Air G GTX Surround offers an athletic super light, comfortable shoe for speed hiking. New hiking and travel products round out the offerings.

Garmont continues to emphasize fit, comfort and performance in all levels of the product offering,” states Bill Dodge, CEO Garmont International North America. “Now more than ever, we are building from the inside out with our Anatomically Directed Design and the use of our erGOlast, Double Damper and HeelLock. Retailers and consumers will benefit as a result of our focus.”

Mountain

Developed and tested over the last two years in conjunction with mountain guides at Chamonix’s Ecole Nationale des Sports de Montagne, the G-Radikal GTX alpine boot is a versatile all-mountain boot perfectly suited for a multi-day adventure on rock and glaciers. The G-Radikal is lightweight, protective and fits like a glove. This boot is truly built from the inside–out featuring a contoured erGo foot last and G-Wrap fit system that together wraps and secures the foot precisely. The boot’s Double Damper shock absorbers offer enhanced cushioning, stability and impact protection while Garmont’s beloved Heel-Lock secures the heel in place. The G-Radikal’s upper is made from the incredibly tough and durable Lenzi Putek fabric and utilizes the Gore-Tex Performance Comfort waterproof/breathable membrane. The G-Radikal utilizes a “Foot Sleeve” that provides padding within the boot yet can be removed for quick drying and washing. Traction is secured with a Vibram sole with “Mont” rubber compound.

Further additions to the mountain category include the Mountain Guide Pro GTX, an insulated all leather alpine boot suited to mixed mountaineering, ice climbing and expeditions where full protection is critical. The Tower Trek LX GTX offers a roomy toe box and a lightweight, durable package for challenging terrain. Rounding out the category, the Ascent GTX is a versatile boot for the fast mountaineer who appreciates a lightweight and stable package for via ferrata, low grade climbing or light mountaineering.

Approach

Ideal for via ferrata, bouldering and approach, the Sticky Collection expands for Spring 2019 adding the Sticky Stone Mid GTX boots. These extremely versatile boots are ideal for the adventurer looking for reliable shoes for faster ascents and descents.

Sticky models provide precise footing, yet are comfortable and well cushioned for the descent thanks to its innovative construction and Vibram Extended sole with Megagrip. The collection features the Double Damper technology for superior shock absorption, the erGo-last anatomical last and HeelLock system. The Vibram Extended outsole wraps the EVA midsole in the heel and toe areas for great foot protection and grip while the Megagrip compound offers unparalleled grip on wet and dry surfaces. The Sticky Collection also includes the Sticky Stone GTX, Sticky Stone and Sticky Cloud GTX for a variety of waterproof and breathable shoe options.

Light Hiking

In light hiking, the new 9.81N Air G GTX Surround in mid and low styles offer an athletic, superlight, comfortable style for speed hiking and fast moving in the mountains. The innovative Gore-Tex Surround technology provides outstanding waterproofness and breathability channeling venting beneath the foot. The durable Michelin Free Cross outsole has aggressive star grip lugs for superb propulsion and grip on mixed terrain

Hiking

Inspired by the iconic Dragontail approach shoes, the new Dragontail Hike ll GTX is designed for the consumer searching for a lightweight and versatile boot for fast paced and technical adventures. This Dragontail Hike features a more roomy toe box, Gore-Tex liner and sticky Vibram Winkler sole ideal for alpine environments. For carrying light loads on and off trail, the Lagorai GTX is a versatile lightweight Gore-Tex equipped boot with a suede and mesh upper and Vibram Winkler sole.

Travel

Further building its travel and lifestyle styles Garmont’s Agamura is an ideal shoe for daily use. Built with a snug yet supple leather upper and Vibram rock outsole, this shoe excels for travel and short mountain adventures with its comfortable yet capable design

Founded in 1964, Garmont is a premier performance footwear brand for mountaineering, hiking and other outdoor pursuits. Garmont has always been committed to researching and applying cutting edge materials, technologies and innovations to its product design and development, for outdoor footwear designed to complement the foot's natural anatomy.