The Banks is a pleasure to walk in and a smooth ride. The shoe is made entirely of the finest LWG-certified nubuck leather - a seal of approval not only for particularly high-quality leather, but also for sustainable, environmentally friendly processing. An approximately 1.5 millimetre thick polyurethane foam wedge in the midsole makes the rolling movement smoother, the cushioning noticeably better and the long walks more comfortable. The Banks' territory is demanding hikes from low mountain ranges to the foothills of the Alps and easy hikes without heavy luggage. The GORE-TEX lining keeps feet reliably dry.