New to the market in 2010, the Kansas GTX is a lightweight, mid-height walking boot.  The boots are constructed from soft and flexible 2.7mm nubuck leather, stitched with anti-wicking thread and with an anatomical tongue to prevent water ingress to the waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX ® stretch lining (for those of you who don't like breathable waterproof liners a non-GORE-TEX ® version is available). The sole is made from Meindl's own brand Multigrip rubber, with rugged tread and a double density PU shock absorber, an Air-Active ventilated footbed for comfort and a toe rand to protect the front of the boot. Unlike many other manufacturers, who have shifted manufacture to the far East, Meindls are still made in Germany and the quality of materials and manufacture is obvious.