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avvolgenti

English translation: snug-fitting

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Italian term or phrase:avvolgenti
English translation:snug-fitting
Entered by: Paul O'Brien

18:47 Sep 6, 2010
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Sports / Fitness / Recreation / sports shoes
Italian term or phrase: avvolgenti
Shoes for mountain walks:

"scarpe avvolgenti, ma leggere e di materiale traspirante".

TIA
Paul O'Brien
Argentina
Local time: 00:42
snug-fitting
Explanation:
http://www.consumersearch.com/hiking-boots/important-feature...

Hiking boots support the ankle to avoid twisting but should not restrict the ankle's movement much. They also must be fairly stiff to support the foot. A properly fitted boot and/or friction-reducing patches applied to troublesome areas can ensure protection against blisters and other discomforts associated with long hikes on rugged terrain
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiking_boot
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Daniela Zambrini
Italy
Local time: 05:42
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41 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
snug-fitting


Explanation:
http://www.consumersearch.com/hiking-boots/important-feature...

Hiking boots support the ankle to avoid twisting but should not restrict the ankle's movement much. They also must be fairly stiff to support the foot. A properly fitted boot and/or friction-reducing patches applied to troublesome areas can ensure protection against blisters and other discomforts associated with long hikes on rugged terrain
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiking_boot

Example sentence(s):
  • Look for a snug heel fit with a deep Achilles notch and a roomy toe box. The Achilles notch is at the back of the ankle cuff to keep the cuff from rubbing you there. Shoe and boot designers have devised various ways to keep footwear snug around your ankle
Daniela Zambrini
Italy
Local time: 05:42
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 16

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  philgoddard
1 hr
agree  tradu-grace
1 hr
agree  texjax DDS PhD: agreisco. Ciao Daniela
3 hrs
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