Product 2018
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The Boa system makes perfect sense on these well-designed Adidas Terrex Conrad. They are designed for walking in the snow and with snowshoes.
This Boa M3 tightening system is perfectly suited to Mid-boots, and uses the same idea of practicality, speed, reliability and precision that the other Boa systems in use on bike shoes, trail running shoes, hiking boots, snowboard boots, etc. A system that has proven its worth for a number of years.
The tightening knob is oversized to be easy to use with gloves on. We particularly liked the anti-slip material of the knob. One complete turn of the knob is equal to a millimeter of tightness. Let’s say that no other tightening system with laces is as high performance or practical. You just need to turn the knob and the pressure is uniform across the entire foot: magnificent! The other major advantage is there is no extra weight from laces that pump humidity or can freeze (and afterwards you can’t adjust them easily, and drying them out is difficult in a bivouac…).
You can put the shoes on and off in a flash. It releases pressure in one swoop of a hand movement, pull the knob and voilà! The Boa creates an elegant, fluid, sleek and innovating design for a mid-shoe.
Adidas have worked hard to integrate the Boa M3 but also perfected a shoe in many remarkable aspects.
Comfort is prime, especially around the ankles and at the collar protecting you from any stray sideway movements or from being banged by snowshoes. The toes have plenty of room to spread whilst walking. The Terres Conrad is perfect for medium to narrow feet.
You note from the outset that the boot is cozy warm for cold and snowy terrain. There is a membrane to ensure the waterproofness and a Primaloft® layer of insulation. We couldn’t come to a definitive decision on breathability (which seems to be less performant), we will come back to this with a better calculated opinion.
The shoe is precise, very pleasant to walk in with an excellent stride. The sole appears to be stiff but is in fact very supple in the anteroposterior movement. The torsional movement is a little more rigid. You almost feel like you are wearing slightly heavier and higher trail running shoes. The cushioning was very much appreciated on the downhill.
The first sensation that we experienced was you seem quite high up and on a wide sole, but it is nevertheless reassuring because of the ankle support. Good overall grip on winter terrain, snow, ice and a combination of both.
Adidas has not left anything to chance, a very well-designed product: large strap at the back to make putting the shoe on even easier, heel and toe reinforcements for snowshoe use, and ankle and foot perimeter protection. All the reinforcements are thin and glued with the utmost precision and respect the overall design of the shoe. You would need to check the durability of the front of the shoe, and the weak area where the toes bend and folds the material.
A must-have. Practically perfect marriage: Adidas – Boa.
We used this equipment over a long period of time
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