For day hikes or active travel the Salomon Men's Fusion Hiking Shoe combines a variety of technologies to treat your feet to a comfort sensation. Using softshell fabric for the upper a material used in many of today's mountaineering and skiing jackets the Fusion benefits from a versatile combination of water repellency breathability and warmth. Seamless 3D fit padding inside the tongue and along the sides of the foot combine with Salomon's popular Quickfit one-pull lacing system to produce the secure and precise Sensifit system. The high standard set on top of the foot continues underneath where a 2D Advanced Chassis sandwiched between the cushioning EVA midsole and the Contagrip® outsole offers both rigidity and protection a helpful feature when the route turns rocky. For traction the Contagrip® outsole includes multiple densities and geometries for the best durability and grip over varied terrain.