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Alpina boots and the materials and technologies used in them

ALPITEX technology

The revolutionary Alpitex membrane sets a new
water repellency standard – 18,000 mm water column.
Alpitex technology helps you stay dry, ventilated
in various weather conditions, and comfortable in any weather.
Enjoy your outdoor experiences with Alpitex.

Sympatex® technology

Highly rated by hikers, the sympatex®
waterproof membrane with water resistance up to 45,000 mm
complies with the DIN EN 343 standard.
Trust our durable, pore-free design
and dynamic moisture/water vapor dissipation.
This ensures optimal comfort
and foot protection for the wearer.

ALPINA boot brand and its history

ALPINA is a Slovenian boot manufacturer that has been producing various types of footwear since 1947. Behind the ALPINA brand is exceptional craftsmanship, innovative materials and technologies, functionality, and design. So far, the ALPINA brand is mainly known as the first choice for the world’s best skiers. Numerous Olympic and World Championship records have been set with ALPINA boots. ALPINA boots are known worldwide among cross-country skiers, but increasingly also among hikers.

After 75 years of production experience, ALPINA has taken a new direction and today also produces hiking boots and footwear for everyday wear. ALPINA’s mission is to offer people freedom of movement and joy.

Boot care guide – how to maintain hiking boots?

ALPINA boots are produced using high-quality full-grain leather combined with innovative synthetic materials. To make the boots last for more years and maintain their functionality and appearance, they need occasional maintenance. By taking care of your footwear, you extend its lifespan and ensure a quality look. Maintaining footwear is not a complicated process; they mainly need cleaning and conditioning. By conditioning, we mean caring for the full-grain leather parts of the shoe. All care creams and liquids intended for full-grain leather are suitable for this. Depending on the weather, various moisture repellents, nano-waxes, etc., can be used. Leather care products are available in all shoe stores.

First, remove the laces from the shoes and wipe off loose dirt with a soft brush. If stubborn dirt is stuck to the sole, use a stiff-bristled brush for cleaning. The best time to clean hiking boots is immediately after a hike, before the dirt has dried into the boot. If necessary, you can also use running water and a shoe cleaner.

Dry the boots at room temperature in a location with low humidity. Do not use an extra hot location or hot air for drying. A good tip is to fill the boots with newspaper – this helps reduce the time it takes for the boots to dry.

ALPINA boots mainly use soles from two brands – Vibram® or MICHELIN

Vibram brand soles are known for their good grip properties on various surfaces. Especially valued by hikers in mountainous areas.

Michelin soles are known for their durability and lightness. The Michelin rubber compound works well on different soil types, certainly largely thanks to Michelin’s long-term experience with tire technologies and materials.

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