Salewa Speed Ascent GORE-TEX Walking Shoes The award-winning Speed Ascent is a low-cut, fast hiking shoe with an innovative and unconventional design. It gives active mountaineers natural fast roll-off performance on mixed mountain terrain. There are two kinds of speed: the kind that frightens you and the kind you can trust. A platform designed to deliver speed you can 100% trust, the Salewa Ascent keeps you brilliantly on target. Boasting industry leading Gore-Tex® Lining cemented warping the foot within the shoe, a combination if water and wind-proofing properties unite to keep the every changing elements out; whilst at the same time allow sweat to transport through. Self-explanatory Take-Off Technology strategically places your toes in the right position for a smooth transition through the gait cycle. The upper construction consists of highly wear-resistant, breathable mesh, allowing air to permeate the exterior, delivering breathability. Improving upon a sweat-free environment, Cleansport NXT ® prevents the build up of odour carrying bacteria, quashing them at source. Finishing with a Vibram® RGS Speed Ascent Outsole, a greater purchase on differing terrains is achieved without sacrificing speed in motion.