Description
Creston Lady GTX®
The Meindl Creston Lady GTX® hiking shoe is a comfortable, flexible, waterproof shoe for women. The outer material is made of high-quality leather, the fabric used gives the shoe a sportier appearance. Category A/B: the shoe is suitable for light walks on flat terrain, medium mountains or pre-alps on good to less good trails.
The Gore-Tex® lining not only ensures that the shoe is completely waterproof, but also continues to ventilate well. Water from the outside is stopped by the membrane, water vapor (perspiration) is transported from the inside to the outside. It is important to wear the right (hiking) socks here. For more information, visit: https://www.antilopeoutdoor.nl/lp/goedewandelsokken.
Due to the good counter (= heel piece) in the shoe and a firm padding around the ankle, the heel stays in place and the shoe provides good support.
Instead of a shank, which provides reinforcement in the sole in many shoes, the Creston Lady GTX® is equipped with a fire sole. This sole is made of plastic instead of leather and provides more stability. Furthermore, the sole is preformed, which in turn ensures a smooth transition.
The combination of technical properties make the Creston Lady GTX® a real all-rounder with which you can get along excellently in our (wet) forest areas, extensive heathland and on rocky paths, but also in the Alps for a light walk.
Meindl has included the Creston Lady GTX® in the Category: Light Hiker – Traditional handmade shoe. This guarantees stability and comfort. Furthermore, the sole is irregular in shape so that the shoe provides the right support on all kinds of terrain.
The insole in the shoe is removable. Two soles are included with this shoe, so you can enjoy these hiking shoes all year round:
- Leather footbed: this insole is made of a good quality vegetable tanned leather in combination with a soft foam, which ensures a comfortable climate in the shoes. Also provides continuous shock absorption for optimal comfort while walking. Suitable for the summer.
- Lambswool-lined sole: this sole is 12 mm thick and provides perfect insulation at the bottom of the foot, specially made to keep your feet warm in the winter.
Ice Trek
The hiking shoe has a Vibram Ice Trek PRO sole. The pyramid structure that covers the entire sole provides perfect grip in the soft snow. If you look at the bottom of the sole, you will also see small shiny pieces. These are small glass shards that promote grip. These shards are completely safe and therefore not dangerous if you touch them with your bare hand.
Good maintenance for these shoes
It is advisable to impregnate your hiking boots with a water-repellent spray suitable for shoes with a membrane before using them for the first time. When purchasing a pair of hiking boots at our store, we do this the first time.
You can nourish the nubuck leather of this Creston Lady GTX® with a conditioner or wax. Over time, when using a waxed agent, the leather will look like smooth leather. Brushing with a nubuck brush restores the nubuck structure of the leather.
Cleaning the hiking boots
First clean your shoes with a soft brush or lukewarm water and then let them air dry. A heater or hair dryer is strongly discouraged! Also rinse the inside of your shoes once in a while. This way you remove the salt crystals from perspiration and the membrane will retain its breathable properties. Air drying is also recommended after this. If necessary, fill with kitchen paper or newspaper to aid the drying process. Always follow the instructions of your chosen maintenance product carefully.
Or take a look at our maintenance tips:
https://www.antilopeoutdoor.nl/blog/wandelen/maintenance-je-wandelschoenen
