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With a women-specific design and nubuck leather build, Tecnica Forge S GTX hiking boots deliver high comfort and GORE-TEX® waterproof protection to female hikers moving confidently on varying terrain.
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View all Tecnica Women's Backpacking BootsBest Use | Backpacking |
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Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Waterproof | Yes |
Type of Waterproofing | GORE-TEX Extended Comfort waterproof/breathable membrane |
Upper | Nubuck leather |
Lining | GORE-TEX Extended Comfort |
Midsole | EVA/ESS |
Support | Hard ESS EVA |
Outsole | Vibram Forge with Megagrip rubber compound |
Can Be Resoled | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 2 lbs. 4.7 oz. |
Gender | Women's |
5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 22.5 Mondo | 23.5 Mondo | 24 Mondo | 24.5 Mondo | 25 Mondo | 25.5 Mondo | 26.5 Mondo | 27.5 Mondo | |
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U.S. Women's | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 10.5 |
U.S. Men's | 6.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 9 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 9.5 | ||||||||||
UK | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 |
EU | 36 | 36.6 | 37 | 38 | 38.5 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.6 | 41 | 42 | 42.3 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 43 |
Mondo | 22.5 | 23.5 | 24.5 | 25.5 | 26.5 | 27.0 |
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I received the boots I ordered. Yes. That was it. I looked at the product and was freaked out. The entire toecap of the pair of boots was white as if it had been sprinkled with fine salt. I think there is a problem with this. rei I'm curious about your company's opinion. what's that white thing?
I have gone through three Technica FOrge GTX hiking boots in 5 years. They fit wonderfully (yes, they have to be heat molded to your feet, so only buy where they have the equipment to do this. A marvelous instant fit, not breaking in. But they FALL APART in 12-18 months. To Technica's credit, they have replaced my boots...twice. But then each time, I have to have them remolded. What I really want them to do is FIX the problem, because these boots feel and work great (until they implode): seams come unstitched, holes by the MTP joint area, rubber edging comes under, holes in material. I wish Technica would fix manufacturing and materials issue. It's not like I am hiking the AT each summer, just 6-10 miles a few times a week. I wish I could recommend these boots. Maybe REI can ask if they are going to fix the issue?
Disappointing quality and will return. Lug depth is <5mm, laces are very small diameter and likely short-lived, hooks are plastic, narrow heel but bulky in mid-foot. These were obviously made with outlet-mall type appeal. No way they’re worth full price; not worth keeping at the deeply discounted price point either.
Love these boots! comfy and great design and look.