
“When you experience your multifaceted surroundings with all of your senses, you open your spirit to an appealing and pleasurable future and venture off the beaten path.”
— Erwin Schottler | LOWA ACTIVE Team
The trekking model VIGO GTX can dynamically take on the challenges it faces on the trail by drawing on its multidirectionally arranged tread edges. Their upper made of full grain leather and fabric provides the stability that every user needs while lace hooks facilitate improved heel grip. The boot’s fit can be individually adjusted by using the two additional hooks on the cuff. This feature assures that users have all of the support they need when they ascend and descend mountains. The waterproof GORE-TEX membrane continuously creates a balanced climate in the boot, a feature that keeps feet dry at all times and prevents them from working up a sweat even during exhausting hikes. Sharp rocks and loose scree do not stand a chance of causing harm thanks to the footwear’s robust TPU toe cap. Looks matter, too. Prints on the side and embroidered elements underscore the athletic heritage of the mid-cut trekking boot. No matter whether you want to take a short excursion in nature or a longer tour in low mountain regions – the lightweight trekking boots VIGO GTX will enable you to reach the widest range of destinations. You will experience, kilometre after kilometre, just what these athletic multitalents are capable of thanks to their functional features, unlimited wearing comfort and the continuously balanced foot climate that they provide in any type of weather.
Weight: 1270 g/Pair (UK 8)
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The VIGO GTX is equipped with a LOWA RUBBER OUTSOLE. Conceived by LOWA to meet the challenges of real-world use, the profile design is made from an optimised rubber compound. The result is a rubber outsole with good traction in the backcountry and off trail.
The heart of the LOWA® ELIKA PRO sole is the technical profile that offers solid grip. The two-component PU midsole provides optimal cushioning on long tours while the distinctive heel edges add pleasure to descents.
Guaranteed weather protection, even in pouring rain and heavy snow: The VIGO GTX is equipped with a GORE-TEX membrane. The innovative technology delivers optimal waterproof protection and breathability.
Permanently waterproof
The membrane provides reliable waterproof protection. No matter what sort of adventure you may be planning, you can count on GORE-TEX technology to keep your feet pleasantly dry.
High breathability
Designed with optimal breathability in mind, GORE-TEX shoes provide pleasant comfort even during intense activities. Water cannot penetrate the footwear, and moisture produced inside the shoe escapes through billions of pores in the GORE-TEX membrane.
Windproof
The GORE-TEX membrane dependably fights off the wind and the weather. As a result, you can head off on a tour no matter what the weather is like.
Multifunctional trekking boots have one reason for being: They should be the more comfortable and lighter counterpart to hefty mountaineering boots. This is particularly the case for easy tours in low mountain ranges, those times when the VIGO GTX can really put on a show. The mid-cut models can be precisely laced up thanks to flexible eyelets. With the help of their combination of full grain leather and fabric, they tip the scales at a much lower weight and offer sure grip as a result of their outsole.
Multifunctional trekking boots have one reason for being: They should be the more comfortable and lighter counterpart to hefty mountaineering boots. This is particularly the case for easy tours in low mountain ranges, those times when the VIGO GTX can really put on a show. The mid-cut models can be precisely laced up thanks to flexible eyelets. With the help of their combination of full grain leather and fabric, they tip the scales at a much lower weight and offer sure grip as a result of their outsole.
“No matter whether snow is falling, rain is plunging from the sky or the sun is shining – children wearing GORE-TEX footwear can romp around to their heart’s content during any type of weather.”
— Michael | LOWA Product manager
The year of 2023 marks a milestone in LOWA’s history. The shoemaker is celebrating its 100th anniversary. It is the perfect time to look back over the last 100 years and bring the company’s history to life.
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Stitches and material overlaps are eliminated in the VIGO GTX thanks to the use of large pieces in forming the upper. This reduces the possibility of pressure points, a feature that enhances comfort.
Multifunctional trekking boots have one reason for being: They should be the more comfortable and lighter counterpart to hefty mountaineering boots. This is particularly the case for easy tours in low mountain ranges, those times when the VIGO GTX can really put on a show. The mid-cut models can be precisely laced up thanks to flexible eyelets. With the help of their combination of full grain leather and fabric, they tip the scales at a much lower weight and offer sure grip as a result of their outsole.
Anyone who returns home after a long hiking tour knows that feeling of gratitude. Gratitude for breathtaking days spent in the great outdoors, for spectacular moments and for snug boots that safely took the hiker up the mountains and back down again. Many hikers have a very special relationship with their hiking boots. They are something more than just another pair of shoes in the closet. They are more like a hiking partner and a real companion. For a few, they even become something that can only be described as friends. Hikers just can’t do without them. The boots fit like a glove and accompany us everywhere – as they should. Sometimes you wonder: What would the boots say if they could talk? What would they tell us? What have they seen?
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To add flexibility to each eyelet of the VIGO GTX, the lacing systems through which laces are threaded are affixed separately. These sections are made of soft leather trim or supple textile materials that prevent pressure points. Thanks to the flexible arrangement of the eyelets, the laces can be individually adjusted without producing any excessive pressure on specific areas. But the tongue maintains its optimum positioning.
Multifunctional trekking boots have one reason for being: They should be the more comfortable and lighter counterpart to hefty mountaineering boots. This is particularly the case for easy tours in low mountain ranges, those times when the VIGO GTX can really put on a show. The mid-cut models can be precisely laced up thanks to flexible eyelets. With the help of their combination of full grain leather and fabric, they tip the scales at a much lower weight and offer sure grip as a result of their outsole.
The sun is beaming down, a cool breeze is stirring, and you are stuck in the office, at home or somewhere in the city most of the time – the daily grind has you firmly under its control. It’s about time for a jaunt in nature! A little adventure awaits you. Your workout in the fresh air will be balsam for your body and mind, no matter whether you set off on a one-day hike or a multiple-day tour. It will reawaken the curiosity of your childhood and will be a tremendous opportunity to create an unforgettable experience with your family and friends. As part of #ForTheNextStep, we plan to explore and share the motivation behind and the joy of the phenomenon known as hiking with you.
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Thanks to the two-zone lacing system used in the VIGO GTX, the forefoot and upper have their own separately adjustable lacing zones. As a result, the shoe can be individually adapted to the anatomy of the foot and laced in different ways for ascents and descents.
Multifunctional trekking boots have one reason for being: They should be the more comfortable and lighter counterpart to hefty mountaineering boots. This is particularly the case for easy tours in low mountain ranges, those times when the VIGO GTX can really put on a show. The mid-cut models can be precisely laced up thanks to flexible eyelets. With the help of their combination of full grain leather and fabric, they tip the scales at a much lower weight and offer sure grip as a result of their outsole.
Multifunctional trekking boots have one reason for being: They should be the more comfortable and lighter counterpart to hefty mountaineering boots. This is particularly the case for easy tours in low mountain ranges, those times when the VIGO GTX can really put on a show. The mid-cut models can be precisely laced up thanks to flexible eyelets. With the help of their combination of full grain leather and fabric, they tip the scales at a much lower weight and offer sure grip as a result of their outsole.
“It is convenient being able to match your footwear with your activity and terrain with the aid of this twin-zone lacing system. My forefoot has to be held perfectly in place inside the boot, especially for descents. I need a bit more space on the upper.”
— Jacqueline Fritz | LOWA ACTIVE Team
LOWA launched the RENEGADE model in 1997. The company has sold more than 12 million pairs in the years since, a figure that makes it the best-selling outdoor shoe in Europe. For 25 years now, the cult shoe has provided outdoor lovers with unique experiences in the mountains. This is more than a good reason to celebrate its birthday!
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Outdoor activities are no longer something that take place only in the mountains. Spending time outside after work, taking a quick trip into nature on the spur of the moment: for many people this is simply part and parcel of their lifestyle. In urban environments, in particular, the boundaries between modern city life and a spontaneous experience of nature are becoming increasingly blurred. Two worlds are merging into one: time for a new, hybrid generation of outdoor footwear that meets these precise requirements.
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The footwear model VIGO GTX can be resoled.
Multifunctional trekking boots have one reason for being: They should be the more comfortable and lighter counterpart to hefty mountaineering boots. This is particularly the case for easy tours in low mountain ranges, those times when the VIGO GTX can really put on a show. The mid-cut models can be precisely laced up thanks to flexible eyelets. With the help of their combination of full grain leather and fabric, they tip the scales at a much lower weight and offer sure grip as a result of their outsole.
“Nothing is more comfortable than nicely broken-in boots. If I can wear them twice as long by resoling them, I can do something good for myself and the environment, too.”
Multifunctional trekking boots have one reason for being: They should be the more comfortable and lighter counterpart to hefty mountaineering boots. This is particularly the case for easy tours in low mountain ranges, those times when the VIGO GTX can really put on a show. The mid-cut models can be precisely laced up thanks to flexible eyelets. With the help of their combination of full grain leather and fabric, they tip the scales at a much lower weight and offer sure grip as a result of their outsole.
Multifunctional trekking boots have one reason for being: They should be the more comfortable and lighter counterpart to hefty mountaineering boots. This is particularly the case for easy tours in low mountain ranges, those times when the VIGO GTX can really put on a show. The mid-cut models can be precisely laced up thanks to flexible eyelets. With the help of their combination of full grain leather and fabric, they tip the scales at a much lower weight and offer sure grip as a result of their outsole.
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The heart of the LOWA® ELIKA PRO sole is the technical profile that offers solid grip. The two-component PU midsole provides optimal cushioning on long tours while the distinctive heel edges add pleasure to descents. More …
An outsole designed by LOWA with an optimised rubber compound to provide good grip.
Polyurethane (PU) is a soft plastic that has very good cushioning properties and is usually used in the midsole as a result. Through the use of PU, the soles become lightweight and functionally flexible.
Viscoelastic latex foam is made of a remarkable polymer that lends a special form memory to the foam. Once body heat or pressure is applied to the viscoelastic foam, the foam adapts exactly to these particular contours. This feature equally distributes pressure and eases stress on the feet.
Polyester is synthetic plastic fibre made from crude oil. In chemical terms, it is a polymer that can be processed into many different materials. Thanks to its chemical flexibility, polyester is lightweight, dries quickly, does not shrink and has the highest levels of tear and abrasion resistance.
Mesh is a material that consists of many evenly spaced holes. It is usually made of polyester or nylon and basically a lattice-like material that is created by interwoven threads. Thanks to its special design, the man-made fibre is particularly permeable to air, has special moisture-regulating qualities and is easy to care for, breathable and crease-resistant.
Suede leather comes from the flesh side of the hide. It has a looser fibre structure, a quality that creates a velvety surface and a light pile. Suede leather is particularly durable and open-pored. Depending on the desired look, suede leather can remain untreated or be oiled or waxed.
Our natural and synthetic fabrics facilitate optimal warming and moisture management with the help of their usage-specific characteristics. Thanks to their structural design, they are smooth and make our products extremely comfortable.
Footwear equipped with a GORE-TEX membrane is reliably waterproof, windproof and breathable. More …
Upper design with freely moving lace hooks and lacing systems. More …
The forefoot and upper area can be laced in varying degrees of tightness. More …
Avoidance of unnecessary stitches to reduce pressure points. More …
The shoe is moderately stiff.
1270 g/Pair (UK 8)
Please note that if it is intended to use the purchased products as personal protective equipment in accordance with Art. 3 No. 1 of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 (PPE Regulation), the user is responsible for checking the products for the presence of a corresponding certification (see technical data of the product). If the product lacks a certification required for use as personal protective equipment as defined by the PPE Regulation, the product may not be used as personal protective equipment or only for non-professional purposes.
LOWA boots sold in the MOUNTAINEERING and TREKKING categories are designed in a way during the development phase that they can be resoled. This process will extend their service life and make a strong contribution to sustainability. More …
Right at the development stage, our footwear is designed in such a way that the seams for the different parts of the upper are equal to the demands placed on them. But even with the greatest of care, seams can of course still come apart. Torn or worn seams can be repaired without any difficulty at our service workshop. More …
The heel lining is one of the parts of a shoe that are subject to the most stress. Even with quality materials, chafing and signs of wear can of course still occur. The heel lining for leather and GORE-TEX footwear can be repaired without any difficulty at our service workshop. More …
Hooks, loops and eyelets are essential for lacing and putting on all types of footwear. Even with the biggest selection of material, individual parts can still break, tear or fall apart. Our service workshop can repair all that in house. More …
Repairing the cuff required a lot of handwork, know-how and utmost care. First, the new edging piece is cut by hand and sewn onto the upper. In a second step, the worn material is removed and replaced with the new piece, ensuring that the necessary glueing and seams match the LOWA standards and nothing pinches on the cuff. More …
Whether it’s new insoles, a speed-lace system, new laces or other replacement parts. Let us know what you need for your favourite LOWA footwear and we’ll send it to you. More …