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ULTRA MAX DESERT PROTECT

Regular price €179,90 EUR

✓ Integrated sand-proof gaiter
✓ Vibram sole with 3 mm studs
✓ Designed for ultra-trail


Color: Noir

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  • Vibram

    Vibram

  • Unisex

    Unisex

  • Certified ultras

    Certified ultras

Description

The ultimate benchmark, shielded for desert terrains

The ULTRA MAX DESERT PROTECT retains all the comfort and steadiness of the ULTRA MAX, with enhanced protection for sandy and challenging environments. Designed for ultra-distance trail running, it offers an ideal balance between cushioning, support, and grip.

Thanks to its built-in gaiter system, it effectively limits the entry of sand and debris, allowing you to stay focused on the effort, even in extreme conditions.

Features

  • Weight: 280g per shoe + 50g per gaiter (size 42)
  • Vibram sole with 3 mm lugs
  • Drop: 6 mm
  • Regular / wide fit
  • Sole with 3 shock-absorption zones
  • Anatomical tongue for optimal comfort and support
  • Reinforced TPU toe cap
  • Heel protection with a raised shape for the Achilles tendon
  • Sewn-on Velcro around the shoe for attaching the gaiter
  • Comes with a stretch gaiter, adjustable with Velcro (one size)
  • Comes with 2 pairs of laces (classic + quick-lacing system)

⚠ Although removable, the gaiters are designed to be worn with the shoes to protect the mesh in the flex zone.

Composition

HIGH-TENACITY, BREATHABLE POLYESTER MESH

Maintenance

- Do not machine wash or tumble dry
- Remove the insole
- Hand wash in warm water with mild soap (like Marseille) using a soft brush
- Remove as much water as possible with a cloth
- Let air dry

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RAIDLIGHT EXPERTISE FOR TRAIL GAITERS

Raidlight gaiters are the result of in-depth research into the needs of runners in extreme environments.
Made from lightweight and breathable materials, they prevent fine sand from getting into your shoes while ensuring optimal ventilation. True comfort allies, they are essential to protect your feet during long and demanding races.

Raidlight now leverages its expertise in desert races by offering the installation of desert gaiters directly in its workshop in Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse.
This process involves sewing a velcro strip onto your shoe to securely and durably attach the gaiters. For maximum protection, it is essential to have them sewn rather than glued: glue does not withstand heat or sand abrasion.
Our tailors carry out this service with the French craftsmanship that has made Raidlight renowned.

COMFORT, RESPONSIVENESS, AND GRIP

Go far with the Ultra, shoes designed to support you on the longest distances. Their dual-density midsole offers you the perfect balance between cushioning and responsiveness, for lasting comfort without sacrificing energy. Lightweight and protective, they reduce fatigue while providing excellent support on all types of terrain.

Thanks to their multidirectional grip outsole and 3 mm lugs, you enjoy maximum traction, whether on muddy trails, steep rocky paths, or technical descents. With the Ultra Max, you move far, fast, and with complete confidence.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 6 reviews.

je vous en dirai plus lorsque je ferai mon premier treck. merci

ULTRA MAX DESERT PROTECT

Chaussure qui ne me convient pas. Essayé en 2 tailles. Le modèle et très joli, l'amorti correct pour ce que j'ai pu essayer (marche à la maison) et le système de fermeture des guêtres bien et pratique, mais la chaussure me gênait au pli du pied rien qu'en marchant 3 minutes, alors je n'imagine même pas sur des distances. Dommage car j'ai le pied large et en largeur ça passait niquel. J'aurais aimé pouvoir les tester en conditions réelles sans perdre le droit de les renvoyer.

ULTRA MAX DESERT PROTECT

Beaucoup mieux pour moi . Les autres chaussures me serraient trop au niveau de l’avant pied car j’ai un algus valgus. Celles ci sont impeccables.

ULTRA MAX DESERT PROTECT

Customer photo review of ULTRA MAX DESERT PROTECT

I ordered a pair of the Ultra Max Desert Protect shoes about 2 weeks before the Marathon Des Sables Legendary event so I had only minimum time to break them in before travelling. The shoes performed well with the exception of the heel strap that broke under minimal pressure during the event and the velcro caused wear as seen in the photo which occurred during training in Ireland without the gaiter fitted.

ULTRA MAX DESERT PROTECT

Des chaussures qui, à la fois, maintiennent très bien le pied, sont réactives ET extrêmement confortables. Moi qui suis habituée aux Hoka, je craignais une certaine rigidité.... Que nenni !! Les guêtres sont à toute épreuve, autant dans le sable que dans la boue. À noter les nouveaux velcros, très discrets, beaucoup plus discrets que les anciens, ce qui est appréciable car ils ne défigurent pas la chaussure lorsqu'on n'y accroche pas les guêtres. Je recommande !

ULTRA MAX DESERT PROTECT