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the construction processCutting- Cutting the leather requires judgement and skill.LOWA leather cutters are the most experiencedworkers in the factory.- Metal die lines of the boot pieces are laid-out on flatsheets of leather hides; the hides are then cut.- Some boots require as many as 25-30 individualpieces of leather and die cut components.From our survey: What is the longestdistance you will hike this year?1-3 miles - 13% • 4-6 miles - 17%7-10 miles - 19% • 11-20 miles - 23%21-50 miles-14%Stitching- Each upper is stitched by hand, with up to 75 steps.- High stress areas are double stitched- New synthetic, non wicking threadis used in all stitching.- When the boot begins to take shape,string laces are used to hold it together.- All stitching is done in factories throughoutGermany, Poland, Croatia, Slovakia and Italy.From our survey: How much do you expectto spend on outdoor boots & shoes?$69 - 7%$126-150 - 14%$70-89 - 9% $150-200 - 16%$90-100 - 13% $201+ - 18%$101-125 - 16%Lasting- The upper is precisely laced for lasting.- The insole or shank is tacked to the boot.- The uppers go through the vapor channel wherethey are conditioned with steam and heat forlasting to make them pliable and to prevent themfrom tearing.- The upper is then stretched over the last and thefore-foot is glued to the insole.- Next, the heel is stretched over the last and tackedand glued to the insole.Construction Process13