Hanwag Makra Pro Low GTX – THE APPROACH SHOE
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A flexible and robust approach shoe for demanding terrain. It offers optimum cushioning at the heel and high edging stability in rugged terrain.
The low-cut version of the Makra Pro GTX – the Makra Pro Low GTX – is the approach shoe for demanding terrain. But what makes a good approach shoe? Multifunctionality is key. The Makra Pro Low GTX has to cope with different terrain, from hard paths to forest trails and scree slopes. Comfort, stability and flexibility all have an important role to play here. It’s lightweight, yet particularly stable midsole is made of PU and EVA. The oversized PU heel design provides perfect cushioning and the reinforcing PU foam wedge at the heel supports an ideal roll-off. EVA at the forefoot promotes greater precision and the exclusive Vibram ‘Makra’ outsole offers outstanding grip. The optimised ghilly lacing is a distinctive feature of the Makra family – it runs through textile loops right down into the toe area. This ensures a secure fit around the front of the foot, and good overall stability for a mid-cut model. Thanks to the waterproof GORE-TEX membrane, this shoe keeps your feet dry in wet conditions. The Perwanger leather upper is robust, breathable and long-lasting. This combination of high-quality mate- rials delivers reliable performance.
Lacing down to the toes: The optimised ghilly lacing is a distinctive feature of the Makra family – it runs through textile loops right down into the toe area. This ensures a secure fit around the front of the foot, and good overall stability for a low-cut model.
Sure-grip outsole – stable midsole: The exclusive Vibram ‘Makra’ outsole offers outstanding grip. Its lightweight, yet particularly stable midsole is made of PU and EVA: PU at the heel provides perfect cushioning, EVA at the forefoot ensures greater precision.
Comfortable heel: The softer, over-dimensioned PU heel section provides optimum cushioning. And for additional cushioning and improved roll-off performance, there is a reinforcing PU foam wedge. This is surrounded by a layer of TPU foil to protect it from scratches, abrasion or chemicals.
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MADE IN EUROPE
Aside from its headquarters and workshop in Vierkirchen, Bavaria, HANWAG also has a manufacturing site in Hungary and is partnered with shoemakers in Croatia, Romania, Serbia and in the Allgäu (Germany). Most of these partnerships go back years. By making all its footwear in Europe HANWAG is able to guarantee the highest quality and consistency for its customers. Making footwear in Europe is also about sustainability and responsibility: Having shorter transport routes not only cuts emissions but also ensures the sustainable production of materials can be verified.
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A MAKRA FOR ALL SITUATIONS
The HANWAG Makra Family is growing and welcoming further new members. From Summer 2023 it contains three new models. There is a Makra to cover all areas of alpine activity from demanding alpine hikes to tours with via ferratas. The product family forms now links the HANWAG ‘Trek’ and ‘Rock’ categories. What do all models have in common? Their unique fit.
Rugged rock walls, luscious valleys and jagged ridges – the Alps are full of extreme contrasts and extraordinary biodiversity. Mountain areas cover some ten per cent of the planet and provide a home to a quarter of all living animal species. Anyone choosing to make their way ‘up there’ needs one thing above all else – perfectly-fitting footwear that will cope with the wide variety of landscapes and terrain. At the same time, the mountain boots and shoes that we wear in demanding terrain still need to allow a good ‘feel’ for the ground underfoot. And another thing: To make sure that the walk-in and hike out are comfortable and to allow longer passages of trekking, the construction needs to offer good cushioning and ensure a smooth roll-off performance. The evergrowing HANWAG Makra Family offers a fitting, sporty solution for all types of alpine use.
