What are the Techamphibian 4s?
The highly versatile Techamphibian has had a complete design overhaul for this season - this stunning shoe now features a welded upper, improved fit, traction on wet and flat surfaces and a collapsible heel so it can be used as a shoe and a slip on. Whether you're hiking and wild swimming in the hot summer months or exploring rock pools down on the coast, these truly are the perfect do it all adventure shoe.
How are they constructed?
Upper: The upper is made of synthetic materials which provide excellent durability and protection for outdoor activities. A single layer of mesh sits close to the foot for maximum feel and comfort. Under that mesh is a synthetic lining - this lining dries fast and helps move sweat and moisture away from your feet on even the hottest days. The entire upper is stitch free and instead uses a welded construction - even around the collar. This design is highly durable and breathes exceptionally well.
Midsole: The Techamphibians use a cushioned Energy Cell midsole which is a high-performance EVA foam that provides shock attenuation and protects your muscles and joints during long excursions.
Sockliner: These shoes use a simple yet effective EVA sockliner - this sockliner offers great cushioning and comfort as soon as you put them on.
Outsole: The outsole construction uses Salomons highly durable Contagrip FD - this sole unit is designed for traction on wet or smooth surfaces. It does this by using flat and siped lugs - siped lugs are perforated grooves that improve friction on wet and flat rock surfaces.
What are the features?
The features of this shoe are what make it so versatile - firstly, the heel of the shoe is both adjustable and collapsible - this means you can use it is a slip on when you can't be bothered to do up the laces and you can also adjust the heel strap to hold your foot securely in the shoe when on more technical trails. The protective mudguard around the base of the foot helps protect the lateral and medial side of the foot whilst your out and about. The lacing system is Salomons own QuickLace system - this handy little function allows the shoes to be quickly adjusted and tucks away neatly in a small pocket on the tongue. They are also super durable, strong, don't stretch and really hold your foot into the shoe so you can get precise steps.
How do they fit?
They feature a slimming athletic fit that looks as light and agile as it feels. The Techamphibians have a mid to wide fit, meaning they'll fit up to an EE width foot quite comfortably. They also have a mid-volume with a generous, broad toe box for a precise fit but this also means that they fit quite a wide range of feet. Getting footwear sizing right online can be tricky, so we recommend giving our Footwear Sizing Guide (found below in the Care and Advice section) a quick read.
Summary
We love the versatility of the TechAmphibians - we love that they work well with or without socks, we love the collapsible and adjustable heel is a great feature that means you can take them from the beach to coastal paths really easily and we love that they breathe well and dry fast. These are a great all-rounder for all of your warm weather days.
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Lightweight
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Versatile
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Fast Drying
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Cushioned Energy Cell Midsole
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Synthetic Upper
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Synthetic Lining
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Welded construction
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EVA sockliner
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Contagrip FD outsole
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Collapsible and adjustable heel
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Protective mudguard
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Quicklace system
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SensiFit