Description
Revit Expedition GTX Product Description The Revit Expedition GTX Boots from Revit are a true high-end adventure boot The Gore-Tex formula makes the product completely waterproof The adventure boot has a recommended retail price of 599 euros which puts it at the top end of the market This boot is intended for the adventure rider who wants the very best available today nbsp Materials The boot is produced from a wide range of materials The first thing that stands out is the use of Gore-Tex This is a fully waterproof membrane which has the great advantage of being extremely breathable This means that you have nice dry feet in the rainy season and good ventilation in the summer season The material Gore-Tex is often processed in waterproof quality clothing Besides Gore-Tex different types of leather are used For example we have Nubuck leather on the outside of the calf and suede leather on the inside The suede leather has the characteristics of being heat resistant soft and abrasion resistant On the heel we see two types of materials Namely a reflection part which is made of 3M material and a piece of cowhide leather which provides extra wear resistance and freedom of movement If we look at the foot section we see there on the upper side the qualitative strong material Superfabric A fabric that is often used in the production of high-end adventure boots The great advantage of this material is that it is particularly wear-resistant and provides extra protection against tearingnbsp Despite these safety advantages the material is still light and flexible The nose of the shoe is made of real rubber Cheaper brands often work with imitation rubber made from for example PVC So far for the materials lets see what kind of protection this boot offers nbsp Protection The one that first catches your eye is the TPU shin guard This will provide the shin protection where needed The most important piece of protection is around the ankle This is fully encapsulated in the Dynamic Support Frame The system ensures maximum freedom of movement of the ankle and prevents the foot from making unintentional movements These include twisting the ankle sideways or bending the foot too farnbsp If we try to bend it we see that it stops at a certain point This is true in both directions The toes are also well protected inside the adventure boot This is because the hard material Seesoft is incorporated into the toe cap Seesoft is known for its breaking effect of any impact Together with the shin/heel protector and the DSF ankle system the boot offers full protection against unintended movements and impact With this the product offers absolute top protection that we really only see in other high-end Adventure boots from for example Rukka or Klim nbsp Comfort The very first thing that stands out is the so-called BOA Fit system A system that makes you forget the old-fashioned laces With this new system the user-friendliness has increased The only thing you have to do is tighten this knob and your foot is immediately protected in the boot By pulling the dial towards you you take the tension off the boot This allows you to easily stretch the boot or step into the boot The BOA Fit system does not only look cool it is also very user friendly nbsp Sole The sole of this adventure boot was produced by a third party This is an Apex sole produced by Vibram First of all the sole is tough The Vibram sole consists of an EVA layer of multi-density This means that this material is able to absorb different kind of impact This makes the boot feel very comfortable while also providing protection The tread of the sole has many different areas At the toe and heel there are some smoother areas for when your foot scrapes the ground while riding The main tread which we see on the heel and at the top is robust with a deep tread This results in more grip when you go off-road The midsection has a much more refined profile In short the sole is hard stable and gives it a lot of grip Inner lining When you undo the Velcro strap we can take a look at the inner boot We see that the inner lining is made of Zilverion This is an antibacterial and moisture wicking material which keeps the boot hygienically clean We also see that the inner boot pulls open well for comfortable entry The red tab on the back also contributes to this
