PURE MOUNTAIN DNA

Kayland is proud to announce that the SUPER ICE EVO GTX has become the first CE certified professional alpine boot in the industry. It was an ambitious project created with the aim of focusing attention on the essential features of mountain footwear, coupled with the rigorous stipulations of the CE certification process.

The marking certifies that the shoes comply with the essential requirements of European Directive 89/686/CEE, regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) in terms of: Ergonomics, innocuousness, comfort and resistance, and the WORKING shoe model has undergone the CE certification procedure carried out by the Notified Body no.2008 Dolomiticert Scarl Zona Industriale Villanova – 32013 Longarone (BL) Italy (www.dolomiticert.it)

In general, considering the risks they protect from, footwear for professional use must be considered II category PPE (in compliance with Italian Legislative Decree 475/92), that is PPE to which the CE marking can be applied by the Manufacturer only after carrying out a “CE type examination” or a “CE Certification Procedure” at a Notified Body.

Full Grain Leather
Full grain leather footwear requires careful regular maintenance to keep it comfortable and waterproof and, most importantly, to give it a longer life. We recommend removing the laces before each treatment and paying special attention to the gusseted tongue. After each use, the footwear must always be left in the open air to dry. Use a brush and hot water on the most stubborn dirt, preferably in conjunction with a special detergent like Nikwax or Grangers, and then leave to dry completely. Regular impregnation treatments are recommended to prevent water absorption, followed by the application of a wax emulsion to impregnate the leather again. The use of oil and grease-based products is not recommended and when the footwear is not being used it should first be left to dry and then stored in special bags or boxes, in a dry, airy place, with a wooden shoe-tree inside to keep the shape.

Nubuk
Nubuk is best cleaned with a soft bristle brush, a leather or fabric cloth, and special cleaning products. We recommend brushing after every use, using regular circular movements and never staying too long in the same spot. To remove stubborn stains, we advise the use of special liquid or spray products available on the market, which you should first apply to your cleaning cloth, then wait for the leather to dry and finally brush the area in question to remove all residue.

Synthetic Leather
Synthetic leather is strong, supple and easy to wash. We recommend the use of waterproofing sprays and shoe polish. For effective cleaning, we advise using a light foam specifically formulated for synthetic leather.

Suede
Suede needs regular treatment and constant care to prevent early aging and irremediable damage. We advise removing surface dirt by brushing the leather when dry and using a brush moistened with water for stubborn dirt. Do not use nitro-based or other degreasing products. If you wish to apply a waterproofing product, use only water and silicone-based treatments. We strongly advise against the use of products containing oils and animal fats, as well as the wearing of suede footwear in environments containing acid substances that could adversely affect the waterproofing treatment applied to the leather.

Fabric Footwear
Fabric footwear is particularly susceptible to water and dirt and therefore requires special treatment. First use a brush to remove most of the dirt and mud and then clean deep down using a foaming product. Repeat these steps to remove any remaining dirt after initial cleaning. Fabric should always be treated with a waterproofing product to prevent dirt from penetrating into the fibres.

All Gore-Tex fabrics are also specially treated to make them water repellent: this is to ensure that the water drops do not clog the pores outside the membrane, reducing breathability.

The Gore-Tex membrane reduces the weight of the shoe, prevents the formation of mold and offers extraordinary protection against wind and water. Lightness, breathability and waterproofness of Gore-Tex footwear make it the ideal choice for outdoor activities at an accelerated pace, such as trekking on mountain routes, via ferrata, climbing, mountaineering and hiking on difficult terrain, even the most extreme and in any weather condition.

The exclusive Vibram project is dedicated to Kayland footwear and is engineered for mixed terrain, with lugs designed for maximum grip, excellent stability even with heavy loads. It is designed for advanced impact cushioning and features a built-in self-cleaning system. The Multiverse’s features open up new scenarios for approach and fast hiking, allowing mountain enthusiasts to take the next step forward in confidence.

The collaboration between Vibram and Kayland gave birth to the Multiverse Project to meet the more and more transversal needs of users. Multiverse soles create a new way of conceiving outdoor activities where parallel dimensions and practices coexist thanks to equipment that can adapt to multiple contexts.

This system helps prevent the foot from sliding forward, especially on descents. This will also reduce any chance of your toes hitting the front of the toe box, causing potential hammer toes and blistering under the forefoot.