The impact that Covid-19 has had on people’s exercise habits has been significant. Figures show that 39% of people walk more than before the pandemic[1], with 63% of those surveyed saying that exercise was important to their mental health during lockdown periods[2]. With gyms subject to closures and increasing numbers of people working from home, walking is becoming an accessible, reliable and enjoyable means of boosting mental and physical health.

Specialist outdoor footwear manufacturer HAIX understands that the first step in getting out on the trail is choosing the right footwear. Walkers, hikers and trekkers of all abilities need shoes that will provide the right levels of fit, comfort and protection.

The Black Eagle Adventure 2.2 outdoor shoe has been upgraded with a new mesh upper and smooth-running smart lacing system to provide even higher levels of comfort and ease of wear than the original. With new on-trend designs and colourways including the rugged graphite/orange, sleek black/silver and the vibrant sky/orange, the range is guaranteed to brighten up even the dreariest of days.

Combining HAIX’s signature levels of hard-wearing protection with a high degree of support and comfort, wrapped up in striking new on-trend colourways, the Black Eagle Adventure 2.2 is the ideal footwear for outdoor pursuits of all kinds, including walking, hiking, trekking, scrambling in even the most bracing weather conditions.

The shoe works to protect wearers from the elements from the sole up – an insulating rubber sole works alongside a GORE-TEX® inner lining to ensure an optimal temperature while maintaining waterproofing and a high level of breathability, making wet, cold or sweaty feet a thing of the past. The new composite microfiber/textile upper has been redesigned and the high-traction sole ensures firm footing and excellent grip even in frosty or wet terrains.

While keeping feet safe, supported and injury free will keep you on the trail longer, the Black Eagle Adventure 2.2 has been designed with comfort as a key consideration. The cushioning insole is shaped for comfort and is removable and machine washable, while the two-layer midsole stabilises the foot for optimum pressure distribution over uneven terrain while keeping the shoe light weight. The improved smart lacing system allows smooth, pressure free adjustment, with the quick-lock and lace pocket keeping the laces right where they need to be.

“It’s been amazing to see people getting into exercise and embracing the great outdoors to help them through what has been a very challenging period,” says HAIX UK sales Manager Simon Ash. “We know that the first step in people out on the trail, and keeping them out there for longer, is the right footwear. We’re constantly evolving our designs, production and material choices, working with our wearers to make the best footwear possible, and the improvements we’ve made to the Black Eagle Adventure 2.2 will keep walkers walking and hikers hiking through the upcoming months.”

For more information on the CrossNature range, and all of HAIX’s products, visit www.haix.co.uk 

References

[1] https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/924959/national-travel-attitudes-study-wave-4-provisional.pdf

[2] https://www.sportengland.org/news/surge-appreciation-exercise-and-activity-during-lockdown

[1] https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/924959/national-travel-attitudes-study-wave-4-provisional.pdf

[2] https://www.sportengland.org/news/surge-appreciation-exercise-and-activity-during-lockdown