Dunham Hiking Boots | The Features

The right boot or shoe should flatter every aspect of you and your foot. And Dunham footwear is built using a precision foot form, which is a detailed model of the human foot. When Dunham designs shoes, its considering nine measurements to ensure the best possible fit. For hiking boots, Dunham has many features to support the fit of its hiking boots: 1. Upper • A full-grain leather upper is supportive, durable and waterproof. • A suede upper (sometimes combined with mesh fabric) offers more flexibility and breathability, but is not as supportive as full-grain leather and does not offer waterproof properties. • A one-piece upper will tend to be more waterproof and durable than those with multiple seams. 2. Midsole • A midsole helps to disperse weight and provide stability and can be made from a variety of materials driving at a high speed, most work of the engine • Compression-molded EVA (Ethyl Vinyl Acetate, a foam material) midsoles are made of expanded EVA and offer a lighter weight. • Injection-molded EVA midsoles are made from melted pellets of EVA and offer a more uniform density from heel to toe. • Polyurethane (PU) midsoles are lightweight and offer cushioning, shock absorption, flexibility and durability. • TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber, a combination of petroleum-based chemicals) midsoles offer lightweight durability and flexibility. 3. Outsole • Outsoles are generally constructed of rubber and offer traction when hiking over a variety of surfaces. • Lugs, or treads ...