Description
The folks who save your wild spaces trust it; you can too.
- HRO-Tested and certified Vibram rubber compound is specifically designed to resist temps up to 300-degrees Celsius
- Glue used to bond the outsole and upper resists temps up to 100-degrees Celsius
- PU Aircushion midsole features a unique antishock air channel design to insulate in cold weather and promote cooling in warm temps
- Soft leather upper cuff and articulated region at the ankle offer forgiving flex
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Backcountry Video
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Will you have those shoes in size 47?
Michael
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Will you have those shoes in size 47?
tuff duty
Paul Gaines
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I've worn them for 1 month now and I would say after a brief 3 day break in my feet have never felt so good! I've been on fire's for the last month in canyon country and the only problems I've had was melting the shoe laces and grinding a little bit of sitting on the outside upper where the 2 different leathers come together. I hope to see them come out in a non insulated black, irregardless I will definitely buy another pair!
tuff duty
Paul Gaines
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I've worn them for 1 month now and I would say after a brief 3 day break in my feet have never felt so good! I've been on fire's for the last month in canyon country and the only problems I've had was melting the shoe laces and grinding a little bit of sitting on the outside upper where the 2 different leathers come together. I hope to see them come out in a non insulated black, irregardless I will definitely buy another pair!
great boots
sha5660711
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I work on a hotshot crew and seen some nasty country in the month and a half that i had them. Soles have stayed in place, few little chips on the sole due to slippery rock slopes. The stiffness in the ankle area of the boot have gotten flimsy. So far so good, they have had seen a good amount of mop up days and hiking. Liking them so far...
la sportiva wlf
nat
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soles peeled off 9 days into a fire. these boots are not made for fire. sole is glued on- not stitched.
anyone who says these boots are legit for fire is a knob
tim4640135
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My soles did the exact same thing 8 HOURS into my first fire of the season. I do not understand how an almost 300 pair of boots can fall apart so easily. DO NOT BUY THESE BOOTS
we are looking for a wildland fire fighting...
Matt Morrell
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we are looking for a wildland fire fighting boot and the glacier has been recommended to us through a hot shot crew member we know. anyway, it doesn't make sense to us that 400 grs of thinsulate are used in what is the fire fighting boot. Seems like summertime fire fighting in the hot forest etc would call for a boot without thinsulate. any thoughts on this? i have a pair of danners that i hunt with in the fall and winter that are 400 grs of thinsulate and I where them occasionally working in the summer..............and they are hot as heck. my concern is the glacier is too hot for wlf. i would like some feedback if anyone has any.........thanks!
jcl2519272
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Pretty sure these boots are not insulated. Also, I don't think these are very good fire boots. Seen them delaminate on a number of coworkers - definitely not a front line boot in my opinion. If you're looking for a mountaineering style fire boot, I'd recommend the Scarpa Fuegos over the Glacier WLF.
James Lundgren
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I second that. Two people on my crew had the Scarpa Fuego and both pairs of boots endured 1000+ hours of overtime without a hitch (no sign of delimitation, relatively comfortable, water resistant). Now only if BC would carry them.
Terrible for Fire
Scott
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As a firefighter who has used these boots I must say, these boots will not hold up in any sort of fire related environment. I used the boots for basic firefighting procedures. It did not last for more than three fires. I do not recommend buying this boot if you are a firefighter. This boot needs more attention before going to fires. The company warranty and service does not compliment this "specialty" boot. I have had a terrible experience with this company and its products.
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bmc3567848
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WLF: Wildland Fire.
So yea, it is supposedly for a firefighter.
Dan Gates
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Scott...
did you contact us for a return or exchange? those have a lifetime warranty on them. you can send them back for a full refund
I am going on a 17 day Mt. Everest trek...
James Boyd
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I am going on a 17 day Mt. Everest trek in the Spring of 2013, hiking from Lukla to Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar, then back. Will this boot perform well on that trek, or would another 'La Sportiva' style be better? This will be my first experience buying "professional" grade hiking footwear. Thank you.
Dave Marcus
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The WLF is specifically designed for backcountry fire fighters.
Take a look at the regular Glacier - http://www.backcountry.com/la-sportiva-glacier-mountaineering-boot-mens
Also, check out the Makalus for step-in crampon compatibility and the Karakorams.
Anthony Ruh
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I did the same trek last September/October in light hiking boots (Merrel Moab Ventilator Mid), carrying a 35 lb pack. My buddy did the same, and I saw a couple with the same shoes. Very doable. Those would be similar to La Sportiva's FC Eco 4 or the Thunder II. Of course, there are also tour groups full of people with mountaineering boots too.
It comes down to how comfortable you want to be and how much you want to spend. As long as it's a mid height boot you probably can't go wrong.
It's just a vigorous hike. And the Sherpas often wear Crocs or Chinese sneakers.
Great boots, great customer service
Matt
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These are the best wildland boots I've ever owned. I own 2 pairs of N----- H--shots. The Sportiva's are half the price and half the weight. The quality is top notch, and the ankle support is second to none. I only wish they came out fifteen years ago. Customer service at Backcountry is great.
The Best
Bob Garate
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Hay you want the most comfortable and best support. This is the boot for the job. I have 31 years of fire line experance. I whare my Glacier almost every day for the last 4 years . I Love them
Do you make this boot in wide sizes as...
Fred Wahl
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Do you make this boot in wide sizes as well, say 2EE - 4EE?
Dwayne Vincent
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The BC rep that I asked about wide sizes, said they do not carry specific wide sizes. some brands are wider than others.
What I tend to do is get to a store and try the stuff on, then come home and pay less for it here @ bc.
If it helps I got wide feet too, and went with the Salomon Cosmic GTX. http://www.backcountry.com/salomon-cosmic-4d-gtx-backcpacking-boot-mens Not a mountaineering boot, but is a good boot, and fits awesome
How does the shank in the Glacier WLF...
bj72772298953
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How does the shank in the Glacier WLF compare tot he regular Glacier? Any difference there?
Particularly interested in any differences in the boot that would prevent/not favor light crampon use in the mountains (when compared to the regular Glacier).
Thanks
Ryan Hamilton
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They'd both be fine for strap on crampons.

John Jessen
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