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Johnny Rotten called it quits with the Sex Pistols in 1978. The departure of the iconic frontman ended the revolutionary run of the Sex Pistols. Hi-Tec started their operations that year and put a similar mark on outdoor footwear with the introduction of the first lightweight hiking boot.

Hi-Tec’s product offering has changed over the decades, and the V-Lite Infinity trail running shoe is the latest. The V-Lite Infinity touts a one-piece upper. The upper - Seamless Upper Zone Engineering – is advertised to reduce hot spots and blisters. The Hi-Tec V-Lite Infinity offers a Vibram outsole, micro fiber lining and a molded toe cap.

The multi directional lug pattern on the Vibram sole provides stability on changing trail surfaces. Next to a slight slip-on a surface that was a combo of gravel and dirt, the V-Lite Infinity stuck to the trail adequately. The molded toe cap is sturdy and was effective for protecting your toes.

The upper is partly covered with an ion mask.  The ion mask repels water from the V-Lite Infinity unless you misstep into a deep puddle or stream that is more than a few inches deep. That misstep will lead to a drenched V-Lite Infinity.

Johnny Rotten was an original in the punk era, and the Hi-Tec V-Lite Infinity is a new original from the outdoor footwear leader. The one-piece upper was comfortable and did not produce hot spots or blisters. The Hi-Tec V-Lite Infinity was featured in a Hi-Tec viral advertising campaign touting the pharisaical sport of liquid mountaineering. The V-Lite Infinity retails at $135 and is will be able at retailers Fall 2010.