{"product_id":"cochise-zerog-low-tech-alpine-soles","title":"HEEL and TOE Pieces COCHISE\/ZEROG low tech","description":"\u003cp\u003eCochise and Zero G boots are hybrid (Cochise) or pure touring (Zero G) models that require specialized soles for walking and compatibility with \u003ci\u003efreerando\u003c\/i\u003e and touring bindings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSole Type:\u003c\/b\u003e They are generally provided as a replacement or interchangeable kit, including separate toe and heel pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain Functionality:\u003c\/b\u003e They allow the boots to be used with \u003cb\u003eLow Tech (\u003ci\u003epin\u003c\/i\u003e) bindings\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eMNC (Multi-Norm Compatible) bindings\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComposition:\u003c\/b\u003e They are often made of \u003cb\u003eSkywalk\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eVibram\u003c\/b\u003e (rubber) for increased grip and durability compared to traditional rigid alpine soles (ISO 5355).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eToe Piece: The Low Tech element\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe toe piece is the key element that allows compatibility with touring bindings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Inserts (DYN Certified Inserts):\u003c\/b\u003e The toe piece integrates \u003cb\u003eDynafit certified metal inserts\u003c\/b\u003e (often called \u003ci\u003eLow Tech Inserts\u003c\/i\u003e). These inserts are the anchor points for the \u003ci\u003epins\u003c\/i\u003e of touring bindings, allowing pivoting for walking and locking for descending.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorm Compliance:\u003c\/b\u003e These soles may comply with \u003cb\u003eISO 9523\u003c\/b\u003e (the standard for touring boots) or \u003cb\u003eISO 23223 (GripWalk)\u003c\/b\u003e, depending on the specific boot model (see point 4 below).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHeel Piece: Grip and Safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heel piece is essential for grip when walking and safety when skiing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrip Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Made of profiled rubber (Skywalk or Vibram) to provide excellent traction and increased safety when walking on snow or icy terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eErgonomic Shape:\u003c\/b\u003e Often with a curved or \u003ci\u003erocker\u003c\/i\u003e (rocking) profile to improve the natural roll of the foot and comfort during walking or approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Distinctions (GripWalk vs. Low Tech Touring Soles)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important to note that Tecnica often offers \u003cb\u003etwo types of soles\u003c\/b\u003e (or integrated versions) for the Cochise and Zero G models:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSole Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecent Models (Example)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGripWalk (GW) with DYN Inserts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eISO 23223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe current hybrid standard. Curved shape for walking, non-slip rubber, \u003cb\u003ebut compatible with Alpine GW bindings and Pin bindings\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCochise 120 DYN GW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLow Tech Touring Soles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eISO 9523\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore traditional touring sole, often entirely rubber (Vibram or Skywalk) and with a more pronounced profile. \u003cb\u003eCompatible only with Pin or MNC\/Frame bindings\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOlder Cochise DYN or Zero G Guide models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Tecnica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51671369154839,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/8084\/5335\/files\/tecnica-spare-heels-and-toes-cochise-zero-g-strider-low-tech-alpine-sole-p24777-35884_medium_b0d45289-e73c-4658-b0a5-9303b3e41766.jpg?v=1762963686","url":"https:\/\/maxskiservice.com\/en\/products\/cochise-zerog-low-tech-alpine-soles","provider":"Max Ski Service","version":"1.0","type":"link"}