German footwear brand Lowa exhibited this new shoe in the Terrang MP-Sec France booth. It’s the Innox GTX LO TF, a Gore-tex lined shoe with a synthetic upper, which takes styling cues from the popular Innox. However, they’ve incorporated speed lacing.
The Maddox is offered in Black and Grey. Available early 2018.
www.lowaboots.com/mens/task-force-tactical
NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT – So pumped about the new LOWA line up for 2018. The new Elite EVO is absolutely sick!!! Z6 GTX, ZEPHYR GTX & INNOX GTX in grey…we know a few people that are gonna be excited about this!!! They will be available at our Ottawa & Petawawa locations spring 2018!
Available later this month, the new Coyote color for the Zephyr OP is more accurate for US military than their previous color which will no longer be offered.
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Message from U.S. Elite – here’s the Lowdown on Lowa, the awesome handcrafted-in-Europe-boots. Well we just got a bunch of Zephyr GTX Mid’s and Innox’s in stock. And with our happy feet, we’re feeling the love! So for from now until Feb. 21 we’re giving SSD readers a special coupon of [17.5%] off. And Free Shipping (CONUS/APO). And Free Returns. Sha-ZAM!
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The title pretty much sums it up. The Lowa Task Force Innox GTX Mid is coming early next year in MultiCam. A French customer has already placed an order and they will be available to European customers. There are currently no plans to bring these into the US. Rather a “digital camouflage” model will offered in the US instead. The boot is currently offered in Black and Coyote.
The Innox incorprates a Gore-Tex lining, a PU injected midsole with their proprietary PU Monowrap frame construction for stability along with the NXat sole unit for traction and stability.
The Innox GTX Mid TF began on the commercial side but was brought over to the Task Force line. It is inherently a fast and light design that they updated the colorway and swapped out the hooks for speed eyelets.
One of Lowa’s strength is their sole system. They are well regarded as an industry leader in utilizing PU monowraps which add stability without compromising mobility. Lowa combines this with PU midsoles rather than the EVA found in running shoes for enhanced durability.
It’s got a Cordura upper combined with a nylon skeletal frame that cradles the foot and locks your instep in place. Lowa builds last constructed Gore-Tex liners rather than the standard bootie construction. They’ve also added ventilation holes just above the ankle to aid in comfort.
Currently available in Coyote.
At OR I had a chance to catch up with German brand Lowa to find out about their new Z-6 and Z-8 series boots coming later this year. Leveraging the technology of the Zephyr, the new Z-6 and Z-8 (the number denotes the height of the upper) utilize the well-proven and patented PU MONOWRAP® frame technology but are beefier with a medial sole wrap and heavier duty lug pattern to protect against rope abrasion during fast rope descents. The goal was to produce a boot that offers the walking comfort of light hiking boots combined with the support and protection of backpacking boots. LOWA further toughened up the design up with a full-length nylon stabilizer and an aggressive rubber outsole. Lightweight metal closed hooks allow for speed lacing and meet requirements for airborne operations so no more taping up your eye hooks.
Below you will notice two suffixes in the full list of models names which denote the leather choices of split (S) and Nubuck (N). GORE-TEX® linings provide waterproof comfort, breathability and warmth in damp weather. Quick drying fabric linings are offered for hot and humid climates. LOWA’s patented Climate Control System pumps heat and moisture away from the foot, keeping feet dry and less prone to blisters.
Available in six-inch and eight-inch heights and in black, desert and sage.
Z-8N GTX® – Black
Z-8S GTX® – Dark Brown, Desert
Z-8S – Desert
Z-6N GTX® – Black
Z-6S GTX® – Desert, Black, Sage, Dark Brown
Z-6S – Black
