Perfect outdoor shoes: To meet this challenge, LOWA product developers pay close attention to every detail when creating a new LOWA model. From material selection and the use of innovative technologies to the design itself - LOWA never settles for second best.

When LOWA develops its Alppikenki, the company uses the expertise of its top athletes. During this process, the company's headquarters in the Bavarian town of Jetzendorf is regularly transformed into a very special venue: it serves as a place where the exceptional, world-famous athletes of the LOWA PRO Team come together with product development. For LOWA, athletes are valued advisors and ultimate testers. Their feedback then flows into the development of new models. The acquired information is then applied to the company's hiking shoes and leisure shoes.

Special attention is paid to the feedback given by customers and testers. Even the smallest details are clarified in systematic tests. After that, the development department evaluates the results. Of course, this is not the company's only source of feedback. Customer feedback flows to the development department through the LOWA service department, a wide range of foot scan campaigns and social media channels. Feedback is incorporated into every step, from small tweaks to completely new development directions.

NARROW OR WIDE - THE FIT MATTERS MOST
The heart of every shoe is lace. But what is lesti? How does it work and why is it so critical? As a rule, the last creates the shape of the footwear and is thus the "home" of the foot. It is not an exact copy of the feet including the toes and ankles. Instead, it is a general model that must meet several different requirements. There is no single definition that dictates how a gill should form. Every cobbler has his own philosophy. The stirrups used by LOWA are based on almost 100 years of tradition and many years of development work. The goal is always crystal clear: the shoe must fit perfectly.

When developing its stirrups, LOWA creates a balanced relationship between support and mobility. Feet are parts of our body that are subjected to extreme demands. In the development of the insoles, LOWA strives to get the best possible position of the foot in the middle area of ​​the foot and to give good support to the heel. At the same time, the foot is not pressed into the boot at pressure points. There is plenty of space above and in front of the toes so they have room to breathe. LOWA also pays special attention to the fact that there is no feeling of extra space when wearing the shoes.

Every detail has been optimized to ensure the highest possible level of comfort. The LOWA team always pays special attention to functionality and optimal fit, from the design of the sole to the lacing and padded edging. Perfect craftsmanship creates comfort that you feel every step of the way.

From multi-day trips in the Alps to afternoon hikes in the nearby forest, there is a wide range of techniques that create the perfect fit for outdoor and hiking shoes. The main goal here is to provide an individually adjustable foot fit and a high level of comfort. This goal is achieved through innovative lacing systems, cushioning and sole design.