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Forest and Bird, Issue 282, 1 November 1996, Page 10

Karhu Air Cushion Midsole Patented air chamber provides New MERRELL built-in shock absorption and stabilises heel: Vibram Speedhiker Sole highest traction at lightest weight Sablon Knit Lining smooth chafe-free padded lining that moves moisture away from foot for added comfort Millennium M? Superlight Waterproof Reverse Leather Elastic Fit Inner waterproof and extremely Tongue second abrasion-resistant for tongue within boot increased durability provides comfortable cradle for instep 8mm Tapered Nylon Insole Assymetrical Italian inject nylon inside provides lat- Bronze Double eral stability; load bearing Hooks ofor easy; capability and comfortable flex secure lacing at the ball of the foot Silicon-Moulded Retaining Wall pro- Rubber Toe Bumper protects tects side of foot and forefoot from rocks and hardware from being increases wear-life of boot damaged by rocks, sticks and roots Leather/Compressed EvalCordura Bellows Tongue form-fitting shape sets snugly and comfortably over instep Instep Control lacing System interation of wide with bellows tongue to repel debris lacing pattern and foam-padded tongue prevents pressure points to ensure positive instep control Italian Bronze Loop Hardware most durable boot hardware Polyurethane Footframe moulds midsole and rand into ever developed a single midsole unit to stabilise foot on rough terrain Merrell design consultant Steve McDonald and Vibram designer Rucky Zambrano collaborated on the revolutionary new SPEEDHIKER SOLE The new design combines the lightweight performance ofa trail running shoe with the relentless grip of a mountaineering boot: Smm deep lugs angle backward in the forefoot for uphill grip: In the heel;, forwarward leaning lugs and a pronounced heel prevent slip on the downhills_ Merrell-exclusive VIBRAMD At the toe, a three-dimensional cap wraps over the front of the foot to prevent delam- SPEEDHIKER SOLE for inations and protect the toes from rocks and scree_ superlight traction In the centre of the outsole, an S-shaped pattern of cleats, lugs and steps extends from forefoot to heel to provide multi-directional traction XAAALLAA) AJ ) kbram) merrely