UYN Palomo Shoes: first impressions
It’s not often that we’re surprised by a pair of hiking shoes, but these ones had some design features we haven’t seen before. Described as an “urban trail shoe,” these are best suited for walking on well-maintained paths as well as city streets – think about what you’d want for a city break where you plan on doing some off-roading. The upper is made using merino wool, which is well-known (and loved) for its temperature-regulating capabilities, but rarely seen in a shoe. Here, it creates a light, breathable and stretchy fabric that helps cool your feet by wicking sweat when you’re putting miles in, but adds a little insulation on cool days. A waterproof membrane really does seal out moisture, and kept our feet warm and dry on rainy days and splashing through puddles.
