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ULTRA MAX DESERT PROTECT

Sale price €179,90 EUR Regular price €199,90

✓ 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 gaiter (size 42)
  • Vibram sole with 3 mm studs
  • 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 raised shape for the Achilles tendon
  • Velcro sewn around the shoe for gaiter attachment
  • Comes with a stretch gaiter, adjustable with velcro (one size)
  • Comes with 2 pairs of laces (classic + quick-tightening laces)

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.