Sustainable merino wool brand Giesswein are known for their famous shoes the Wool Cross X, the world’s first high-performance sport shoe with a 100% Merino wool lining. Giesswein is a 3rd generation family run, sustainable brand which supports ethical merino wool.
Merino wool is moisture wicking, lightweight, temperature regulating, odour resistant and can even be worn without socks – so perfect for workouts, trail runs and summer hiking adventures.
Giesswein Wool Cross X Review
I was sent a pair of the Wool Cross X shoes for review, testing out on local trails for long distant walks, I found the Merino wool lining to be really comfortable and kept blisters at bay with the micro-grip technology and temperature regulating fabric. They’re very lightweight which is essential for long distance hikes, having less weight on your feet enables you to move faster and puts less pressure on your feet.
The Wool Cross X trainers are trial tested to work – and have been tested above 3000 metre mountain conditions. They also uphold Giessweins sustainability and green strategy initiatives. I’ve yet to test them on a mountain trail, however they performed really well up 800 metre fell walks.
Wool Cross X, designed with the adventurer in mind
The Wool Cross X by Giesswein is the world’s first high-performance sport shoe with a 100% Merino wool lining. Designed with micro-grip technology and temperature regulating fabric, the Wool Cross X is sure to keep your feet happy on all of life’s trails. With sockless features, odor nutrilising, lightweight and self temperature regulating – these are a must have! They also uphold Giessweins sustainability and green strategy initiatives.
Wool Cross X (£143) Available in various colours at giesswein.com
Sustainability
As the brand is built around quality and sustainability their main goal is to use and reuse resources thoughtfully before, during and after the production process. From recycling scrap material with a 0% wasted material policy, local production, 0% oil use, 100% use of renewable resources and 90% recycled water in the production process Giesswein has a huge Green Strategy company policy. They also 100% support a no mulesing process and animal ethicacy standard – meaning happy and safe sheep! The brand also supports recycling and has made 100% recycled ocean plastic flats and jackets, to give plastic a second life. Their Flats also contain a biodegradable sole, utilising organic materials where they can!
From recyclable materials and boxes in their packaging, to creating ideas like adding sole inserts with their flats to help with better fit and reduce carbon footprint on returns, Giesswein takes sustainability seriously.
Wool Cross X shoes are one of the best trail shoes you can buy, you can see just how amazing they are here:
EDITOR: Always on the lookout for the next outdoor challenge. Currently training for the Welsh 3000s. Qualified PT and nutritionist. Product and landscape photographer.
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