Overall winner: The lightweight winter shoe Stad from the Norwegian shoe specialist ALFA looks good, presents well, and won the heart of the jury […] The jury agreed the shoes made excellent use of Norwegian wool."
The jury of Scandinavian Outdoor Award
Description
ALFA Stad are comfortable, warm and trendy winter shoes which were crowned the winner at the Scandinavian Outdoor Award for material use, design and presentation.
Both the upper material and lining are ecological Norwegian wool, woven at Gudbrandsdalens Wool Factory. Weaving the wool makes it more durable, naturally breathable, water repellent and insulated. The upper and toe cap are strengthened with nubuck leather for extra protection. This robust winter shoe will retain its appearance for a long time, and can easily be maintained with our impregnation spray to keep the wool's water repellent properties.
The outer sole utilizes ALFA’s unique rubber blend from Vibram®, which provides a secure grip on snow covered surfaces. The EVA midsole is comfortable and adds support.
The shoes are simple to put on, lace up and be active. Stad has a good fit and is a shoe you’ll look forward to using as the cold weather sets in.
Read more about the WOOL collection and the unique partnership between ALFA and Gudbrandsdalen Wool Factory –where the focus is on technological development and sustainability.
Applications
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Everyday use
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Winter
Details
Weight: 480g per sko (EU39)
Fit: Regular
Material: Norwegian Wool
Sole: Vibram® Grip AMG ensures good grip on the snow.
Properties
- Waterproofness
- Breathability
- Sole stiffness
- Insulation
- Ankle support
Maintenance
ALFA's focus has always been on quality and functionality. In order to maintain the properties of the shoes, good maintenance is important. Learn how to take the best care of your shoes:
Shoe maintenance - Wool shoesFunctions
100 % natural: Bærekraftig ull
Wool isn’t only about its technical advantages; it’s also a great choice for the environment. Wool has a long life and is 100% natural, renewable and biologically degradable. The wool we use has the EU ecological badge, which means it’s a good choice for health and the environment.
Outstanding quality: Premium norsk ull
Norwegian wool is clean, versatile and very high quality. It is known for its durability, elasticity and shine which provides beautiful textiles. Wool is naturally breathable, water repellant and insulating.
Woven wool: Vevet ull
Wool is extremely elastic and durable. Woven fibres are even more wear-resistant that felted wool. Norwegian wool is thick, resilient and robust, which makes it appropriate for weaving, and a good textile choice for products that require solid materials, such as shoes.
Materials
Bærekraftig ull
Wool isn’t only about its technical advantages; it’s also a great choice for the environment. Wool has a long life and is 100% natural, renewable and biologically degradable. The wool we use has the EU ecological badge, which means it’s a good choice for health and the environment.
Premium norsk ull
Norwegian wool is clean, versatile and very high quality. It is known for its durability, elasticity and shine which provides beautiful textiles. Wool is naturally breathable, water repellant and insulating.
Vevet ull
Wool is extremely elastic and durable. Woven fibres are even more wear-resistant that felted wool. Norwegian wool is thick, resilient and robust, which makes it appropriate for weaving, and a good textile choice for products that require solid materials, such as shoes.
YKK-glidelås
ALFA uses zips from YKK (Yoshida Kōgyō Kabushiki-gaisha), the world’s largest producer of zips. These are good quality, with low weight and wear-resistance.
Sole technology
Vibram® Grip AMG Sole
Vibram® Grip AMG is a specially made sole developed in collaboration with Vibram and Alfa Test Team. The unique pattern has a specially made rubber compound that ensures good grip and increased friction, especially on damp and loose surfaces.