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Footwear · Adaptive Winter

PolarClaw X1

Anti-snow. Maximum grip. Zero slip.

An intelligent winter boot with retractable tungsten-carbide claws that extend on ice and withdraw on dry ground, paired with a self-clearing tread and premium insulation.

PolarClaw X1 — front view, studio render
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Technology

  • AutoGrip Claws™

    Retractable tungsten-carbide claws extend on ice, retract on dry surfaces.

  • SnowLock Tread™

    Self-cleaning channels prevent buildup and give multi-surface grip.

  • HydroShield Upper™

    Waterproof leather and ballistic nylon with sealed seams.

  • ThermoComfort Lining™

    Premium wool-blend insulation for all-day warmth.

  • IceFlex Sole™

    Shock-absorbing sole that stays soft at −40 °C.

Colourways

  • Stealth Black
  • Arctic White
  • Midnight Navy
  • Forest Green
  • Burgundy Red
  • Graphite Grey
  • Sand Stone
  • Copper Brown
  • Royal Blue
  • Olive Green

Sizes & fit

  • Men

    US 7–15 · EU 40–48

  • Women

    US 5–12 · EU 36–43

  • Youth

    US 1–7 · EU 32–40

Materials & heritage

  • Waterproof leather
  • Ballistic nylon
  • Tungsten carbide
  • Premium wool blend
  • Recycled foam

Heritage signature

A gold laser-etched Ndebele geometry panel wraps the heel counter.

Specifications

Temperature
−40 °C rated
Deploy time
Under 1 second
Waterproofing
Sealed seam, 20,000 mm
Sole
IceFlex™ shock-absorbing

In the box

  • 1 pair PolarClaw X1
  • Spare claw cartridge
  • Waterproof bag
  • User manual

Accessories

  • Claw cartridge
  • Wool liner sock
  • Care kit
  • Gaiter

The story

The claw mechanism was the hardest thing the atelier has engineered — a spring array that reads surface friction and deploys in under a second, hidden entirely inside the sole.

Ridge line at last light, claws set into hard pack.