The independent German company’s prestigious award rewards the innovation and style of 9.81 HI-RIDE, the groundbreaking shoes developed by Garmont for weekend warriors who love cycling and then jumping off their bikes and going on a hike. With the new footwear, the company from Veneto ventures into an uncharted market segment, meeting the needs of a new category of pedal assist users (and not only) with a structured shoe that helps them keep the energy up while pedaling but that is also comfortable to wear during long hikes.