The Salomon Women's Quest 4D GTX is a new generation backpacking boot that provides protection, comfort & stability, & has been designed using the most advanced trail running technologies including an optimized fit for women. Amongst its many features are a 4D Advanced Chassis design that
Includes:: a CONTAGRIP outsole, which provides dynamic cushioning, stability & all-mountain traction in dry & wet weather. The Quest also has a waterproof bootie lining with a GORE-TEX Performance Comfort Footwear membrane, which keeps feet dry & protected by being durably waterproof & breathable. Its Ortholite sockliner creates a cooler, drier, healthier, better cushioned environment under the foot, while a moulded EVA midsole offers lightweight cushioning & stability. The Quest 4D GTX also has a protective rubber heel & toe cap, as well as a gusseted tongue & a waterproof split suede leather & textile upper. Glossary: 4D Advanced Chassis: Offers 4 layers of underfoot protection: The outersole, cushioning, midsole support plate & foam insole. Contagrip: Durable, abrasion resistant rubber gives grip on all terrain types. Different variations are used to ensure the right rubber is in the right place for the right activity. Ortholite Sockliner: Ortholite foam & EVA heel cup creates a cooler, drier, healthier foot. EVA: Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate, a polymer used to absorb physical shock, used in athletic materials.