The Trilogy Jorasses 4S GTX U mountaineering shoe by Millet has won the prestigious Prowinter Award Retail 2025 in the Winter Expert Footwear category. This recognition celebrates the French brand’s excellence and innovation in the outdoor and mountain segment.
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A celebration of excellence at Prowinter in Bolzano
The award was presented during Prowinter, the annual leading event for the ski business and outdoor sector, held from January 13th to 15th at Fiera Bolzano. Here, industry experts and mountain professionals were able to discover and test the most interesting new products for the 2025/2026 season.
A jury of experts evaluated the products based on marketability, innovation, and storytelling. The Trilogy Jorasses 4S GTX U was recognized for its exceptional thermal insulation, high protection, and use of high-quality materials, capable of offering extraordinary performance even in the most extreme conditions.
Made in Europe technology for the most extreme challenges
The Trilogy Jorasses 4S GTX U embodies the perfect balance between advanced technology and comfort. Designed and crafted in Europe with abrasion-resistant Italian fabric, this shoe is an ideal choice for tackling the most challenging terrain and coldest temperatures. Key features include:
- GORE-TEX® Duratherm membrane: guarantees waterproofness, breathability and thermal insulation up to -10 °C.
- High upper with integrated gaiter: protects the foot from snow and debris.
- Vibram® Nanga Litebase sole: offers grip and stability on rough terrain.
- Dual density PU midsole and Thermo-Comfort sole: ensure cushioning and comfort even during long expeditions.
- BOA® Fit System: for precise and personalized adjustment.
- Compatible with automatic crampons and waterproof gaiter with zip and Velcro: maximum protection against the elements.
Weighing just 1,160 grams, this shoe represents a complete solution for mountaineers seeking safety, comfort and high-level performance.
A recognition of innovation and tradition
“We are proud of this important recognition for our Made in Europe shoe made with Italian fabric,” says Hervè Locatelli, Millet Sales and Marketing Director for Southern Europe and DACH. “Winning the Prowinter Award confirms our commitment to combining innovation and performance, offering mountaineers and outdoor enthusiasts reliable, cutting-edge products to face the most extreme challenges.”
A tradition that looks to the future
With this award, Millet consolidates its position as a leader in the outdoor sector. A commitment rooted in over a century of history. From 1921, when Marc and Hermance Millet began producing bags in Lyon, to the mountaineering backpack revolution of 1945, created in collaboration with legends such as Louis Lachenal and Reinhold Messner, the company has always known how to innovate.
Today, under the leadership of Romain Millet, great-grandson of the founders, Millet continues to develop sustainable and cutting-edge solutions, keeping alive its passion for the mountains and its attention to the needs of the most demanding mountaineers.
