Ultra-light waterproof fast hiking shoes - fh500 - men's

At the foot of Mont Blanc, our design team designed this ultra-light and waterproof shoe for enthusiasts of fast hiking.

Shopping and fitting advice

Try on both shoes, standing up, with the socks used for hiking. Try several models, several sizes if necessary. Two points of comfort need to be checked: the seat of the heel and the front of the foot when descending. Avoid all pressure points during the fitting. Do not hesitate to walk into the store. Gradually use your shoes during the first hikes to make them fit your foot.

Which size to choose?

For the practice of hiking, do not hesitate to take a size above your usual size in order to guarantee optimal comfort downhill and to prevent the toes from hitting the stop. Tip: keep your nails short and, before any descent, check that your lacing prevents your foot from sliding forward in the shoe.

Design, our expertise

Our Quechua global design center is based in Passy, ​​at the foot of Mont Blanc in Haute-Savoie. This location makes it a true meeting place for our teams (designers, product managers, engineers, etc.) and outdoor sports enthusiasts. A great asset for designing your mountain hiking products and bringing you our expertise.

Sole with grip

The grip of our soles is labeled. To benefit from it, the shoe must pass laboratory tests to evaluate the grip coefficient on different surfaces (Smooth, Rough, Dry, Wet). To validate these tests, we have the quality of our soles evaluated in the field, in the mountains, by a panel of representative testers over 500 km.

Waterproof test

In the laboratory, the shoe is placed in water up to mid-shaft on a mechanical arm generating flexions of the shoe to simulate a number of steps. Thanks to this test we can determine a time and a number of km that the shoe can achieve while staying dry. Then we validate on the ground and in the rain that the shoe keeps its promises in use.

Prolong waterproofing

To keep your feet dry, it is advisable to use a waterproof gaiter or mini-gaiter which will protect the top of the shoe from water ingress, but also from stones, sand, etc. We advise you to re-waterproof your shoes twice a year using a waterproofing agent (search for "waterproofing agent" on our Decathlon website) which will restore the original water repellency and combat external stains.

How to avoid blisters

Blisters generally appear when our skin is weakened by friction. To limit their appearance, we advise you to: - Choose a shoe that fits you (consult the size guide) - Wear suitable socks - Lace and tighten your shoes appropriately - Wear your shoes for a short outing when using them for the first time

How to maintain your shoes?

- Let air dry. - Remove dry mud with a fairly stiff brush. - For stains, clean with a brush and a little warm water. - Let dry. - Spray a re-waterproofing spray to restore water repellency to the upper.

How to maintain your shoes?

- Let air dry. - Remove dry mud with a fairly stiff brush. - For stains, clean with a brush and a little warm water. - Let dry. - Spray a re-waterproofing spray to restore water repellency to the upper.

Do you like to move quickly in the mountains in all weathers? Waterproof and ultra-light, it will accompany you on all trails with an anti-intrusion gaiter and a quick lacing system

At the foot of Mont Blanc, our design team designed this ultra-light and waterproof shoe for enthusiasts of fast hiking.