We?ve built the Nomad for sustained backcountry hiking ? it?s indifferent to wet slick terrain or foul weather.

We?ve built the Nomad for sustained backcountry hiking ? it?s indifferent to wet slick terrain or foul weather. The full-grain leather upper has a Gore-Tex? barrier and a bellows tongue. A dual-density recycled polyethylene/polyurethane insole affords lateral support on uneven surfaces and the Vibram? Ecostep? (up to 30%-recycled rubber) lug outsole keeps a steady grip even on mixed terrain. An air-cushioning disk in the 15% recycled EVA foam midsole also helps heel stability. The 70% recycled synthetic-cork footbed has a carbon component with antimicrobial qualities and the fast-wicking quick-drying Capilene? lining has natural odor control. The leather meets ISO-14001 standards for environmental stewardship.