| Product Review: New! VERTEX GTX with BIOMEX Technology LOWA VERTEX AWARDED BACKPACKERS MAGAZINE EDITOR'S CHOICE 2004! LOWA VERTEX AWARDED OUTSIDE MAGAZINE GEAR OF THE YEAR! High-performance, innovative, lightweight hiker featuring BIOMEX technology for ankle protection and optimum movement control. Microfiber material combined with tough, abrasion-resistant nylon. Climate control system with waterproof GORE-TEX Vibram Vertex rubber sole with non-slip universal profile and PU midsole. New, award-winning BIOMEX technology for optimal movement control, protection and comfort. Weight Per Pair: 3.90 lbs (Men's 9) What is BIOMEX? BIOMEX is a unique technology that combines an innovative ankle support system in lightweight construction. Originally developed to protect snowboarders and in-line skaters, BIOMEX is now available for hikers exclusively in LOWA Boots. BIOMEX-PREVENTION EQUALS PROTECTION The result: Less fatigue, fewer trips and falls, fewer sprains and breaks . Virtually every hiker has experienced an ankle twist or sprain at some point. That's because traditional boot design, which is based on a straight, vertical axis, has little to do with our bodies' actual geometry. As a result, the foot tires after a short time and becomes more prone to tripping. Once a trip or a twist begins, the leverage from the front of the foot creates pressure on the lower ankle joint, and presto, a sprain just ruined someone's day. BIOMEX is a simple yet revolu |
