Altberg Skipton Shoe

Skipton is an Oiled Nubuck Leather shoe, with a Sympatex breathable/water repellent lining, and a Vibram mixed terrain sole - which has exceptional cushioning and shock absorption for all-day comfort. Lightweight - “Approach style” shoe with Vibram sole and Sympatex lining - classic Altberg outdoor shoe design. The ‘lace-to-toe’ design gives a good level of comfort fitting and stability whilst enabling some adjustment of shoe volume via the lacing. Oiled nubuck leather is used to give a balance between water repellency and enhanced breathability to sustain comfort across a wider range of climate conditions. Oiled Nubuck can be treated with Leder Gris wax/paste to give increased water repellency - alternatively it can be treated with Leder Bok spray to retain the original looks and breathability.  The use of the Sympatex breathable water repellent, lining further enhances the suitability of the shoe for use as a lightweight, walking shoe for varying weather conditions. The shoe comes with grey laces as standard, additionally there are also a pair of brown laces supplied with each pair for those who prefer a more formal ‘toned down look’. Width Medium with some volume adjustment due to 'lace-to-toe' design  Upper 1.6/1.8mm Oiled Nubuck Leather with microfibre breathable tongue an scuff resistant coating on the outer surface of the toe box Lining: Sympatex® Lite - enhanced breathability with a good level of water repellency. Sympatex® is an eco-friendly lining, the brushed fabric inner fabric  is made from recycled materials, and the water repellent membrane is fully bio-degradable Midsole: Lightweight anatomical shape individually graded to each size for optimum flex control and torsional resistance Sole: Vibram® multi-terrain ‘SkyRunning’ sole with PU cushioned/shock absorbing midlayer Weight 379gms (size 8) Footbed: Anafomical Comfort fit with ‘memory’ cushioning