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 – the tougher the better.
Outdoor essentials
Be ready anything with durable nubuck leather, a Gore-Tex membrane and higher, more protective cut.
OUTSOLE: 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.
CHASSIS: 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.
MEMBRANE: GORE-TEX
GORE-TEX keeps your feet dry -from the outside as well as from the inside.
MIDSOLE: EnergyCell
A high performance EVA foam that provides shock attenuation.
UPPER MATERIAL: Nubuck leather
Quality full-grain leather material for longer wear and durability.
UPPER MATERIAL: Water Repellent
A special treatment is applied to provide extra protection, ensuring that the fabric does not absorb water during light rain and showers.
LINING MATERIAL: Textile lining
A soft, breathable lining for extreme comfort.
SOCKLINER: 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.
LACING SYSTEM: Lace locker
A locking eyelet between the forefoot and ankle eyelets that locks the laces in place, enabling independent and precise adjustment.