LOIKKA FEATURES: Lightweight but solid Made out of synthetic material for minimal water absorption Optimized seam placement Comfortable neoprene lining in the ankle part Proper protection for the toe and heel areas Durable nylon shoe laces Available in addition to full felt soles with novel Gummi rubber soles and low profile tungsten studs and with plain Gummi soles.
Code V3110 V3111 V3112
Item Loikka with felt sole Loikka Gummi rubber sole & tungsten studs Loikka Gummi rubber sole
Size #6 - #13 #6 - #14 #6 - #14
RRP 139 209 169
STORY: In 2013 we presented wading boots called Loikka. They were the outcome of 15 years of evolution – our dream boots. The foundation of these fully synthetic boots lies on the highly popular Mako boots, but they include several essential improvements. The front part of the boot is now well protected by a special “rubber shield“. The number and positioning of always vulnerable seams is optimized. The ankle part gives a proper support and is lined with comfortable neoprene. Its design is based on our ultracomfortable Hopper wading boots. This means that the boot is extremely easy to put on and take off. Shoe laces go through nylon loops on the lower part and reduce thus the number of metallic staples, which can in worst case wear the laces and rust when used in saltwater conditions. Loops enable fast and easy tightening of laces with less energy. However, having stated all the above, the biggest improvement of them all, can be found from the sole part of these boots. After a long period of development and testing, we were able to introduce a brand new rubber sole, called GUMMI. This material is clearly softer and stickier than most of the soles available. As a result we now have a material, which is providing a unique level of traction. To make sure that the sole stays glued to the bottom of the boot, we extended the sole to cover the front part of the shoe giving thus good protecting for toes. This way we can prevent the way too common phenomena, where something sharp goes between the sole and the boot and eventually causes sole separation. The final touch in our pursuit for superior traction is achieved by including well tested and proven low profile tungsten studs to the sole. Loikka wading boots are naturally also available without the studs and with a felt sole, These boots are meant to be used in the hardest imaginable conditions. You just can’t abuse them. Go and give your best shot.
Gummi rubber sole & tungsten studs
Gummi rubber sole
79
Felt sole