When wild places and unknown paths call, you need a backpacking shoe designed for adventures.

With premium Nubuck leather, GORE-TEX protection and a higher cut, the QUEST ELEMENT GORE-TEX protects you from obstacles and the elements. While the lightweight construction and stabilizing chassis keep you agile at every step.

Athletic inspiration

A backpacking shoe that draws on the lightness and flexibility of our iconic QUEST model.

All-terrain stability

The patented ADV-C chassis keeps you stable on uneven terrain ?C the tougher the better.

Outdoor essentials

Be ready anything with durable nubuck leather, a Gore-Tex membrane and higher, more protective cut.

Features

Mud Contagrip?
Built for maximum grip on loose, soft, rugged, and uneven surfaces, Mud Contagrip? uses deep, sharp lugs made from a compound that focuses on adhesion.

Advanced Chassis?
Advanced Chassis? is a molded insert embedded in the outsole. Providing strong lateral support and reassuring protection, it also delivers optimal mobility and flexibility.

GORE-TEX
GORE-TEX keeps your feet dry -from the outside as well as from the inside.

EnergyCell
A high performance EVA foam that provides shock attenuation.

Nubuck leather
Quality full-grain leather material for longer wear and durability.

Water Repellent
A special treatment is applied to provide extra protection, ensuring that the fabric does not absorb water during light rain and showers.

Textile lining
A soft, breathable lining for extreme comfort.

Molded OrthoLite? sockliner
Molded to match the contours of your foot, this OrthoLite? insole provides superior cushioning, breathability and durability, to upgrade the comfort and performance of your shoe.

Lace locker
A locking eyelet between the forefoot and ankle eyelets that locks the laces in place, enabling independent and precise adjustment.

Regular laces
Traditional lacing system with eyelets.