Description of Garmont Flash XCR Junior - Kid's The ultimate hiker for kids. The Flash Junior has Gore XCR waterproof breathable lining, a grippy Garmont sole, and an upper anatomically shaped for kid's growing feet. Winner of 2005 Backpacker Editor's Choice Award Features: Upper: Nubuck Leather/Mesh Lining: Gore XCR Frame: G3 Spine System+ Sole: Vibram®/Garmont G3+ Garmont Shock Absorption: Polyurethane Weight: 480 grams (1.06 pounds) for 1/2 pr size Men's 8.5 First Metaearsal Accomodation: More room for the big toe Asymmetrical Closure system: Forefoot lacing that crosses the foot at an angle similar to the toe joints Lateral tongue post: Lateral half of the tongue is thickened Differential Maleolar Pads: Heel pads that are asymmetrical medial to lateral, just as most anklebones are Asymmetrical Cuff Height: Asymmetrical cuff heights medial to lateral G3+ Spine System: Compression molded EVA - light cupped shape for stability Thermal Plastic Urethane (TPU) - Strength at minimal weight Large Heel Strike Window - Cushion at heel strike Longitudinal Ribs - Easy flex Lateral Ribs - Stability at minimal weight Medial Passive Grill - Stability without discomfort Laterally Posted Forefoot - Stability at forefoot 3-Dimensional Wrap - Stability at minimal weight Outsole - Micro-tread pattern at heel strike and toe off Traction performance on hard surfaces - Extended Heel Zone Decreased initial pronation - AC/DC lugs, self-cleaning lugs both rearfoot and forefoot (lugs with faces oriented rearward in the forefoot [think AsCent/Acceleration] forward in the rearfoot [think DesCent/Deceleration]) Versatility!! Positive grip fast and slow, ascending or descending - Wide channels, beveled lugs Effective self cleaning Microtread at heel strike & toe off - Effective hard surface traction Sharp-edged lugs - Hard surface traction Widely-spaced lugs - Soft surface traction, self cleaning