Inov-8 announced on Dec. 11 the immediate availability of its first hiking boots to use graphene, the special material already in use for its trail running and fitness shoes. The new hiking line consists of two products with graphene-enhanced rubber grip. One offers increased warmth on cold days with Primaloft insulation in the upper of the shoe. The other one has a waterproof Gore-Tex membrane for wet conditions.
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