LO&WA AD-Illus 2021

Flexible, waterproof and robust: The new MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR effort­lessly meets all the key requirements for a multi­func­tional chil­dren’s shoe. From easy entry and exit – child’s play thanks to the Velcro fastener and elastic laces – to the bevelled heel edge and the discreet rocker shape of the sole for improved rolling prop­erties. The sporty hybrid model is tailored specifically to the anatomical requirements of chil­dren’s feet. The directly injected midsole made of LOWA DynaPU® provides good cush­ioning and optimal comfort. The shoe’s deep-tread outsole provides the good traction that wearers need, and the unique crossover STABILITY FRAME creates the necessary stability. The durable ripstop upper with breathable GORE-TEX lining tops everything off by keeping feet reliably dry.

Weight: 400 g/Pair (EU 31)
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Use your MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR LO for , , and

  • Image photo with the ZIRROX GTX LO JUNIOR, KIDS Summer

    Discovering the world together!

    Kinder­garten is the place where children generally between the ages of 3 and 6 spend the day during the school week and are playfully cared for and encouraged. Their time in kinder­garten is spent doing the widest range of activities that are performed indoors and outdoors in nature.

    • Multi­func­tionality
      Into the shoes and out into the adventures. No matter whether the site is the woods, playing area, sandbox, swing or see-saw – children spend lots of time outdoors. Multi­func­tionality is the key here, the factor that ensures shoes are optimally equipped for every terrain and usage area.

    • Robust
      Bright sunshine or pouring rain – the weather doesn’t matter at all to people who like to head outdoors. That’s why LOWA boots are made of robust materials that provide the best comfort even in wind and weather.

    • Comfortable
      No matter what activity may be planned and how children intend to romp about, their shoes should definitely be comfortable. To ensure every day at kinder­garten becomes a complete success, LOWA places special emphasis on fit.

  • Image photo with the VENTO JUNIOR, KIDS Summer

    It’s off to school!

    Lunch is wrapped, rucksacks are packed, and now it’s off to school. At school, children and adolescents are taught knowledge and information that will prepare them for life after school. Their time at school is spent doing the widest range of activities that are performed indoors and outdoors in nature.

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    “Every day is an adventure for my kids. These adventures naturally occur on the way to school and outside during recess. And, of course, on the play­ground after school. These activities really put our shoes to the test many times a day – and the shoes pass them with flying colours. Because the shoes are made in our European factories, I know that everything else will also be perfect. And this is exactly what I want to teach my children.”

    — Matthias | LOWA CSO

    • Comfortable
      No matter what activity may be planned and how long the walk to school may be, pupils’ shoes should definitely be comfortable. To ensure that every school day becomes a complete success, LOWA places special emphasis on fit.

    • Multi­func­tionality
      Into the shoes and out into nature – multi­func­tionality is the key here, the feature that ensures school children are optimally equipped for every terrain they will encounter on their way to school and for their activities at school.

    • Robust
      Bright sunshine or pouring rain – the weather doesn’t matter at all to people who like to head outdoors. That’s why LOWA boots are made of robust materials that provide the best comfort even in wind and weather.

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    Why doesn’t time make a difference here and there?

    The bags are packed, and the entire family can now take off. Their destin­ations can vary greatly: a joint activity in nature, a visit to a place of interest or a trip to an attraction. An excursion is a way to break the routine and enjoy some recreation and free time. A family can consist of direct family members or friends.

    Image photo with the INNOX EVO GTX QC JUNIOR,

    “We never know how long we will be gone when we set off on a family excursion. Good, comfortable shoes are a must for the kids.”

    — Steffi, a daily travel mate

    • Comfortable
      No matter what activity may be planned, the shoes worn during it should definitely be comfortable. To ensure that every excursion becomes a complete success, LOWA places a special emphasis on fit.

    • Multi-func­tionality
      Into the pair of shoes and off on an outing with the entire family. Multi-func­tionality is the key here. It’s the factor that ensures shoes are optimally equipped for every terrain and usage area.

    • Robust
      Bright sunshine or pouring rain – the weather doesn’t matter at all to people who like to head outdoors. That’s why LOWA boots are made of robust materials that provide the best comfort even in wind and weather.

  • KIDS Summer

    Ready, set, play!

    No matter whether the site is a play­ground, playing area or athletic ground – children just want to have fun when they play indoors or outdoors in nature in any type of weather. They can play by them­selves or meet friends and enjoy some exciting adventures together.

    • Multi­func­tionality
      Off to school and the next playful adventure. No matter whether the site is a play­ground, woods, fields or an athletic ground – multi­func­tionality is the key here, the factor that ensures shoes are optimally equipped for every terrain and usage area.

    • Robust
      Bright sunshine or pouring rain – the weather doesn’t matter at all to people who like to head outdoors. That’s why LOWA boots are made of robust materials that provide the best comfort even in wind and weather.

MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR LO

LOWA® GT JUNIOR Comfort every step of the way

Made of poly­urethane (PU), the outsole of the MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR LO impresses users with a profile design that has been optimised with real-world chal­lenges in mind. The strong combination of good cush­ioning behaviour and lightness turns the sole into an ideal footwear feature.

The LOWA® GT JUNIOR’s poly­urethane sole features an angular profile design with a large contact surface. It offers a solid grip on easy terrain or in urban surroundings.

LOWA® GT JUNIOR

GORE-TEX Guar­anteed weather protection

Guar­anteed weather protection, even in pouring rain and heavy snow: The MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR LO is equipped with a GORE-TEX membrane. The innovative tech­nology delivers optimal waterproof protection and breath­ability.

  • Permanently waterproof
    The membrane provides reliable waterproof protection. No matter what sort of adventure you may be planning, you can count on GORE-TEX tech­nology to keep your feet pleasantly dry.

  • High breath­ability
    Designed with optimal breath­ability in mind, GORE-TEX shoes provide pleasant comfort even during intense activities. Water cannot penetrate the footwear, and moisture produced inside the shoe escapes through billions of pores in the GORE-TEX membrane.

  • Windproof
    The GORE-TEX membrane dependably fights off the wind and the weather. As a result, you can head off on a tour no matter what the weather is like.

Kids have long been able to do what any adult can do: Things like wearing multifunctional shoes. And this with the greatest of ease! Because the MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR hybrid model, custom-built for young feet, is definitely an eye-catcher. The waterproof low-cut shoe with its innovative overall concept steals the show on any playground. In addition to optimum cushioning and the requisite stability, the zippy children’s shoes make a very compelling impression with outstanding comfort, robust properties and optimum foot climate.

Kids have long been able to do what any adult can do: Things like wearing multi­func­tional shoes. And this with the greatest of ease! Because the MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR hybrid model, custom-built for young feet, is definitely an eye-catcher. The waterproof low-cut shoe with its innovative overall concept steals the show on any play­ground. In addition to optimum cush­ioning and the requisite stability, the zippy chil­dren’s shoes make a very compelling impression with outstanding comfort, robust prop­erties and optimum foot climate.

Kids have long been able to do what any adult can do: Things like wearing multifunctional shoes. And this with the greatest of ease! Because the MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR hybrid model, custom-built for young feet, is definitely an eye-catcher. The waterproof low-cut shoe with its innovative overall concept steals the show on any playground. In addition to optimum cushioning and the requisite stability, the zippy children’s shoes make a very compelling impression with outstanding comfort, robust properties and optimum foot climate.

Kids have long been able to do what any adult can do: Things like wearing multi­func­tional shoes. And this with the greatest of ease! Because the MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR hybrid model, custom-built for young feet, is definitely an eye-catcher. The waterproof low-cut shoe with its innovative overall concept steals the show on any play­ground. In addition to optimum cush­ioning and the requisite stability, the zippy chil­dren’s shoes make a very compelling impression with outstanding comfort, robust prop­erties and optimum foot climate.

Image photo with the INNOX EVO GTX QC JUNIOR,

“Shoes with GORE-TEX are a must if you plan to spend a lot of time with children outdoors. And which children do not get a really big kick out of jumping straight into puddles? We parents can now stop worrying about wet feet.”

— Steffi, a daily travel mate

Kids’ corner Welcome to the world of LO & WA

Thanks for coming. It’s nice to have you! You are currently in the LOWA chil­dren’s area, the home of our chil­dren’s mascots LO & WA and the peregrine falcon LOWINGO. You will learn all sorts of inter­esting things about LO & WA and LOWINGO here – things like the places where the three love to spend their time. We also have no intention of keeping you from hearing the exciting stories contained in the LO & WA adventure books. You can download each previous edition here. What’s more, they are free of charge. There is just one more thing for us to say: We hope you have a great time while reading and getting to know our chil­dren’s mascots.

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DOUBLE INJECTION Upper and sole become a fixed unit

To provide effective cush­ioning and improved comfort, the sole of the MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR LO is bonded to the upper in a tech­nically demanding injection process. The upper boot is placed into a specially designed mould. Various layers of PU foam padding are then poured into it. In the process, the sole and upper are bonded together.

  • Light­weight
    This process uses a plastic called poly­urethane. It is a very light­weight foam padding.

  • Cush­ioning
    The plastic called poly­urethane is a foam padding that has very good cush­ioning prop­erties. The plastic retains its form and springs back to its original condition even when its millions of tiny bubbles are frequently pressed together. This, in turn, creates a good rebound effect.

  • A wide range of design options
    Thanks to direct injection, the sole can be designed in a very large number of ways. The multi­faceted prop­erties of the materials used enable the shoes to be effective in a broad number of areas.

Kids have long been able to do what any adult can do: Things like wearing multifunctional shoes. And this with the greatest of ease! Because the MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR hybrid model, custom-built for young feet, is definitely an eye-catcher. The waterproof low-cut shoe with its innovative overall concept steals the show on any playground. In addition to optimum cushioning and the requisite stability, the zippy children’s shoes make a very compelling impression with outstanding comfort, robust properties and optimum foot climate.

Kids have long been able to do what any adult can do: Things like wearing multi­func­tional shoes. And this with the greatest of ease! Because the MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR hybrid model, custom-built for young feet, is definitely an eye-catcher. The waterproof low-cut shoe with its innovative overall concept steals the show on any play­ground. In addition to optimum cush­ioning and the requisite stability, the zippy chil­dren’s shoes make a very compelling impression with outstanding comfort, robust prop­erties and optimum foot climate.

LOWA x GORE-TEX – Nature Clean-Up

Nature provides us with all sorts of unique oppor­tunities to experience unfor­gettable adventures and enjoy very special moments. More and more people are making a conscious decision to get back in tune with nature. But the decision by more and more people to get back in tune with nature also results in a greater and greater impact on the envir­onment. You hear words like “awareness” and “mind­fulness” a lot in discussions about this trend – but what exactly do people mean when they use them? An example: The practise of taking your trash home with you after a tour now comes second nature to many people. Such steps, no matter how tiny they may seem, can be the key to a mindful and sustainable outdoor lifestyle. But if you look around outdoors, you will certainly see many places that certainly have room for improvement.

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STABILITY FRAME Comfortably framed

With the LOWA MONOWRAP® frame, the midsole of the MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR LO provides the very best comfort. This three-dimen­sional midsole design was developed by LOWA in 1995. The frame comfortably cradles the foot and support it when the shoe wearer ventures across uneven surfaces. The sole design is slightly raised for shoes with a STABILITY FRAME.

  • Good guidance for the foot
    The foot is optimally nestled into the shoe thanks to the frame’s three-dimen­sional design.

  • Increased comfort
    The special midsole design ensures snug footing in the shoe. The foot is pleasantly cradled by the three-dimen­sional frame.

  • Light­weight
    The LOWA-MONOWRAP® is made of a plastic called poly­urethane. It is a very light­weight material.

Kids have long been able to do what any adult can do: Things like wearing multifunctional shoes. And this with the greatest of ease! Because the MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR hybrid model, custom-built for young feet, is definitely an eye-catcher. The waterproof low-cut shoe with its innovative overall concept steals the show on any playground. In addition to optimum cushioning and the requisite stability, the zippy children’s shoes make a very compelling impression with outstanding comfort, robust properties and optimum foot climate.

Kids have long been able to do what any adult can do: Things like wearing multi­func­tional shoes. And this with the greatest of ease! Because the MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR hybrid model, custom-built for young feet, is definitely an eye-catcher. The waterproof low-cut shoe with its innovative overall concept steals the show on any play­ground. In addition to optimum cush­ioning and the requisite stability, the zippy chil­dren’s shoes make a very compelling impression with outstanding comfort, robust prop­erties and optimum foot climate.

LOWA DynaPU® Noticeable cush­ioning puts a spring in your step

The midsole is the leading contributor to the foot­wear’s rolling prop­erties and cush­ioning. In the MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR LO, this midsole is made of a specially developed plastic: LOWA DynaPU®. The special feature: It retains its restoring force even when it’s pressed together thousands of times. As a result, the finished boots will maintain their excep­tional cush­ioning prop­erties even after you have walked many kilo­metres in them.

  • Good comfort
    The special material devel­opment is char­ac­terised by good cush­ioning prop­erties. As a result, walking comfort and rolling prop­erties have been noticeably increased – even during long hikes.

  • Good rebound effect
    The plastic called poly­urethane is a foam padding that has very good cush­ioning prop­erties. The plastic retains its form and springs back to its original condition even when its millions of tiny bubbles are frequently pressed together. This, in turn, creates a good rebound effect.

  • Light­weight
    The plastic called poly­urethane is a very light­weight foam padding. The result is a sole that offers the best form of comfort.

Kids have long been able to do what any adult can do: Things like wearing multifunctional shoes. And this with the greatest of ease! Because the MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR hybrid model, custom-built for young feet, is definitely an eye-catcher. The waterproof low-cut shoe with its innovative overall concept steals the show on any playground. In addition to optimum cushioning and the requisite stability, the zippy children’s shoes make a very compelling impression with outstanding comfort, robust properties and optimum foot climate.

Kids have long been able to do what any adult can do: Things like wearing multi­func­tional shoes. And this with the greatest of ease! Because the MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR hybrid model, custom-built for young feet, is definitely an eye-catcher. The waterproof low-cut shoe with its innovative overall concept steals the show on any play­ground. In addition to optimum cush­ioning and the requisite stability, the zippy chil­dren’s shoes make a very compelling impression with outstanding comfort, robust prop­erties and optimum foot climate.

Kids have long been able to do what any adult can do: Things like wearing multifunctional shoes. And this with the greatest of ease! Because the MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR hybrid model, custom-built for young feet, is definitely an eye-catcher. The waterproof low-cut shoe with its innovative overall concept steals the show on any playground. In addition to optimum cushioning and the requisite stability, the zippy children’s shoes make a very compelling impression with outstanding comfort, robust properties and optimum foot climate.

Kids have long been able to do what any adult can do: Things like wearing multi­func­tional shoes. And this with the greatest of ease! Because the MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR hybrid model, custom-built for young feet, is definitely an eye-catcher. The waterproof low-cut shoe with its innovative overall concept steals the show on any play­ground. In addition to optimum cush­ioning and the requisite stability, the zippy chil­dren’s shoes make a very compelling impression with outstanding comfort, robust prop­erties and optimum foot climate.

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KIDS LAST Adapted to the anatomy of chil­dren’s feet

The model MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR LO is produced with a special chil­dren’s last. These lasts are not simply mini-versions of the lasts used for adults’ feet. They have been specially modified to reflect the anatomy of chil­dren’s feet and reduced in size. In addition, the height and width of the heel, toe and instep areas have been modified.

Kids have long been able to do what any adult can do: Things like wearing multifunctional shoes. And this with the greatest of ease! Because the MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR hybrid model, custom-built for young feet, is definitely an eye-catcher. The waterproof low-cut shoe with its innovative overall concept steals the show on any playground. In addition to optimum cushioning and the requisite stability, the zippy children’s shoes make a very compelling impression with outstanding comfort, robust properties and optimum foot climate.

Kids have long been able to do what any adult can do: Things like wearing multi­func­tional shoes. And this with the greatest of ease! Because the MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR hybrid model, custom-built for young feet, is definitely an eye-catcher. The waterproof low-cut shoe with its innovative overall concept steals the show on any play­ground. In addition to optimum cush­ioning and the requisite stability, the zippy chil­dren’s shoes make a very compelling impression with outstanding comfort, robust prop­erties and optimum foot climate.

Kids have long been able to do what any adult can do: Things like wearing multifunctional shoes. And this with the greatest of ease! Because the MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR hybrid model, custom-built for young feet, is definitely an eye-catcher. The waterproof low-cut shoe with its innovative overall concept steals the show on any playground. In addition to optimum cushioning and the requisite stability, the zippy children’s shoes make a very compelling impression with outstanding comfort, robust properties and optimum foot climate.

Kids have long been able to do what any adult can do: Things like wearing multi­func­tional shoes. And this with the greatest of ease! Because the MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR hybrid model, custom-built for young feet, is definitely an eye-catcher. The waterproof low-cut shoe with its innovative overall concept steals the show on any play­ground. In addition to optimum cush­ioning and the requisite stability, the zippy chil­dren’s shoes make a very compelling impression with outstanding comfort, robust prop­erties and optimum foot climate.

Image photo with the CADIN GTX LO, 2021_Dr. Micha Bahr

“Children are not small adults. Their bodies are growing, and their movement patterns are much more natural. For this reason, it makes sense to develop shoes that enable them to get a kick out of physical activity. We cannot simply turn a shoe designed for adults into a shoe used by children. The needs and requirements are totally different.”

— Dr. Micha Bahr

Kids have long been able to do what any adult can do: Things like wearing multifunctional shoes. And this with the greatest of ease! Because the MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR hybrid model, custom-built for young feet, is definitely an eye-catcher. The waterproof low-cut shoe with its innovative overall concept steals the show on any playground. In addition to optimum cushioning and the requisite stability, the zippy children’s shoes make a very compelling impression with outstanding comfort, robust properties and optimum foot climate.

Kids have long been able to do what any adult can do: Things like wearing multi­func­tional shoes. And this with the greatest of ease! Because the MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR hybrid model, custom-built for young feet, is definitely an eye-catcher. The waterproof low-cut shoe with its innovative overall concept steals the show on any play­ground. In addition to optimum cush­ioning and the requisite stability, the zippy chil­dren’s shoes make a very compelling impression with outstanding comfort, robust prop­erties and optimum foot climate.

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Technical data

Name

MERGER GTX JUNIOR VCR LO

Article number

640435 9057

Sole

LOWA® GT JUNIOR

The LOWA® GT JUNIOR’s poly­urethane sole features an angular profile design with a large contact surface. It offers a solid grip on easy terrain or in urban surroundings. More …

The LOWA PU outsoles set them­selves apart with their reduced weight and very comfortable cush­ioning.

Midsole

100%
Poly­urethane (PU)

Poly­urethane (PU) is a soft plastic that has very good cush­ioning prop­erties and is usually used in the midsole as a result. Through the use of PU, the soles become light­weight and func­tionally flexible.

Insole

Approx. 5%
Fabric

Our natural and synthetic fabrics facilitate optimal warming and moisture management with the help of their usage-specific char­ac­ter­istics. Thanks to their structural design, they are smooth and make our products extremely comfortable.

Approx. 20%
Felt

Felt is a textile fabric that is made of disordered fibrous material that is difficult to separate. The textile fabric is char­ac­terised by its high elasticity and its insu­lating qualities. As a result, it is used in particular as a component in insoles and as an insu­lating divider.

Approx. 75%
Poly­ethylene

Poly­ethylene is a semi-crys­talline and non-polar ther­mo­plastic resin that is, by far, the most widely used plastic in the world. Poly­ethylene is used in part as a component of man-made fibre/blended fabrics. It is used primarily to create comfort and insulate the foot from below.

Approx. 30%
Polyester

Polyester is synthetic plastic fibre made from crude oil. In chemical terms, it is a polymer that can be processed into many different materials. Thanks to its chemical flex­ibility, polyester is light­weight, dries quickly, does not shrink and has the highest levels of tear and abrasion resistance.

Approx. 70%
Memolatex

Memo latex is composed of very soft latex foam. In addition to being light­weight, memo latex supports the natural rolling motion of the foot. It is primarily used in shoe insoles as a result. Memo latex also indi­vidually enwraps the foot and is partic­ularly comfortable as a result.

Upper material

Approx. 50%
Fabric

Our natural and synthetic fabrics facilitate optimal warming and moisture management with the help of their usage-specific char­ac­ter­istics. Thanks to their structural design, they are smooth and make our products extremely comfortable.

Approx. 50%
Synthetic

Our synthetic fabrics made of such plastics as nylon, polyester, polypro­pylene and elastane (Lycra) are primarily used as design elements and protection for the upper due to their abrasion resistance and tear strength.

Lining material

100%
GORE-TEX

Footwear equipped with a GORE-TEX membrane is reliably waterproof, windproof and breathable. More …

Functions

A special frame design known as LOWA MONOWRAP® provides an extra degree of stability. More …

The double-layer midsole is directly injected onto the footwear. The layers include carefully coordinated degrees of rigidity to create the best-possible comfort. More …

Lasts specially adapted to the anatomy of chil­dren’s feet. More …

LOWA DynaPU® provides noticeable cush­ioning with every step. More …

Footwear stiffness

The footwear has very soft rolling prop­erties.

Construction methods

Injected Construction

To create optimal cush­ioning and the very best comfort, the soles of LOWA multi­func­tional shoes are directly injected. The complex injection process attaches the slip-lasted upper directly to the sole. This method creates shoes that offer optimal cush­ioning and are partic­ularly light­weight.

Weight

400 g/Pair (EU 31)

PPE Regu­lation

Please note that if it is intended to use the purchased products as personal protective equipment in accordance with Art. 3 No. 1 of Regu­lation (EU) 2016/425 (PPE Regu­lation), the user is responsible for checking the products for the presence of a corres­ponding certi­fication (see technical data of the product). If the product lacks a certi­fication required for use as personal protective equipment as defined by the PPE Regu­lation, the product may not be used as personal protective equipment or only for non-profes­sional purposes.