Dartwood GTX 40

UPPER

Full grain leather with rear reflex insert

LINING

GORE-TEX Extended Comfort Footwear for an increased breathability

REINFORCEMENTS

Malleolus area with D3O® inserts, toe and heel reinforcements

CLOSURE

Lacing system + side zip for an easy entry, elastic band to store the laces

FOOTBED

OrthoLite®, with long term cushioning and high levels of breathability

MIDSOLE

with ZPLATE shank, to optimize front flexibility and transverse rigidity

SOLE

Wear-resistant rubber Groundtrax® outsole, designed to offer a superior stability

GROUNDTRAX® SOLE

Groundtrax® outsoles are engineered to ensure stability, grip and traction both on the footpegs and once got off the saddle. This is due to the design of lugs and grooves, as well as the choice of the rubber compound, which also maximize the wear-resistance and self-cleaning of the tread. The sole is featured by a dedicated gear shift area, to provide an higher precision during the ride.

ZPLATE

Sturdy laterally, flexibe frontally. The ZPLATE shank in the midsole keeps the right flexibility of the shoe, for an optimal riding and walking comfort, ensuring at the same time the transverse rigidity to protect the foot, in case it would be crushed under the vehicle.

D3O®

In its raw form the D3O® molecules flow freely, thanks to their non-Newtonian nature, allowing the material to be soft and flexible. On impact, the D3O® molecules lock together, absorb and dissipate the energy from impacts, significantly reducing the amount of force that gets transmitted to the body compared to standard materials.