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.Features:OUTSOLE: Mud Contagrip® - Built for maximum grip on loose, soft, rugged, and uneven surfaces, Mud Contagrip® uses deep, sharp lugs made from a compound that focuses on adhesion.CHASSIS: Advanced Chassis™ - a molded insert embedded in the outsole. Providing strong lateral support and reassuring protection, it also delivers optimal mobility and flexibility.MEMBRANE: GORE-TEX - keeps your feet dry -from the outside as well as from the inside.MIDSOLE: EnergyCell - A high performance EVA foam that provides shock attenuation.UPPER MATERIAL: Nubuck leather - Quality full-grain leather material for longer wear and durability.UPPER MATERIAL: Water Repellent - A special treatment is applied to provide extra protection, ensuring that the fabric does not absorb water during light rain and showers.LINING MATERIAL: Textile lining - A soft, breathable lining for extreme comfort.SOCKLINER: Molded OrthoLite® sockliner - Molded to match the contours of your foot, this OrthoLite® insole provides superior cushioning, breathability and durability, to upgrade the comfort and performance of your shoe.LACING SYSTEM: Lace locker - A locking eyelet between the forefoot and ankle eyelets that locks the laces in place, enabling independent and precise adjustment.LACING SYSTEM: Regular laces - Traditional lacing system with eyelets.Details: Foot protection: High Foot support: Neutral Outdoor terrain: Mixed Trails Shoe width: Standard Inlay sole - Textile Lining - Textile MCL Outsole - Rubber Upper - Leather Drop - 10 in mm Heel stack height - 26.5 mm Forefoot stack height - 16.5 mm Weight - 545 g Height - High Salomon Mens Quest Element Gore-Tex Black Deep Lichen Green Olive Night L41457100