When wild places and unknown paths call, you need a backpacking shoe designed for adventures. With premium Nubuck leather, GORE-TEX protection and a higher cut, the QUEST ELEMENT GORE-TEX protects you from obstacles and the elements. While the lightweight construction and stabilizing chassis keep you agile at every step.
A backpacking shoe that draws on the lightness and flexibility of our iconic QUEST model.
The patented ADV-C chassis keeps you stable on uneven terrain – the tougher the better.
Be ready anything with durable nubuck leather, a Gore-Tex membrane and higher, more protective cut.
- Height : High
- Lacing system : Regular laces
- Techno : Advanced Chassis™, GORE-TEX
- Waterproofness : GORE-TEX
- Inlay sole : Textile
- Lining : Textile
- Outsole : Rubber
- Upper : Leather
- Drop (in mm) : 10
- Height of the upper (mm) : 169
- Heel stack height (mm) : 26.5
- Forefoot stack height (mm) : 16.5
- Weight (g) : 545
OUTSOLE
The outside sole of a shoe that contacts the ground.
MIDSOLE
A layer of material between the inner and outer soles of a shoe that provides cushioning, shock absorption, and comfort.
CHASSIS
A molded plastic piece sandwiched into the bottom unit, varying in shape to provide the desired degree of stability.
UPPER MATERIAL
The term upper refers to the part or parts of a shoe that covers the toes, the top of the foot, the sides of the foot, and the back of the heel.
- Water Repellent
- Nubuck leather
LINING MATERIAL
A layer inside the the upper part of the shoe for added comfort or insulation.
SOCKLINER
System to adjust and secure the foothold of the shoe.
- Molded OrthoLite® sockliner
LACING SYSTEM
System to adjust a secure and tight foothold.
- Lace locker
- Regular laces
MEMBRANE
A continuous layer within the upper that protects from external weather, and offers quick-drying and moisture management.
