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Millet Radikal Lite Mountaineering Boot - Men's - 2008 BCS
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Lace up the Millet Men’s Radikal Lite Mountaineering Boot for lightweight summer missions into alpine territory when a backpacking boot isn’t enough and a full mountain boot is overkill. This versatile, mid-cut boot features a lightweight waterproof construction and a phylon honeycomb structure for a combination of support and flexibility. The rear heel welt accommodates newmatic and walking crampons, and the quick-lace system locks your heel into the Radikal Lite’s fiberglass torsion box, giving you rigidity and support for rocky traverses and snowfield crossings.
Bottom Line: Get Radikal while staying lite.
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I am climbing Kilimanjaro in January. my feet tend to get cold
I am climbing Kilimanjaro in January. my feet tend to get cold very easily and I needed to wear plastic mountaineering boots on Mt Ranier when I climbed it in the summer. I know Kilimanjaro is near the equater, but I assume teperatures will be cold at 19,000 feet none-the-less. Any single boot recommendations for both the climb and the trek in to the base?
By: six4075627
October 30, 2010
This boot is perfect for the climb and trek. Make sure you break it in by wearing it before heading over to Kili. Have fun! I have climbed Kili a few times by a few different routes and it is always fun. You will most likely have porters, so bringing a pair of light runners is not a problem. If there is no snow on the trail, a pair of light runners with gaitors and toe warmers. I use the toe warmers on top of my toes and poke small holes in them with a pin or pointy knife at altitude. This allows more oxygen to get to them. Beware: the toe warmers burn hotter and last LESS time when allowing more oxygen into them, so bring extras. They are worth their weight in gold to me and have saved me from frostbite on numerous occasions. May this help and may you have a safe, fun and successful adventure!
By: Stephen Koch
November 2, 2010
I don't think you want to or need to carry 2 different boots. You definitely don't need plastic boots for Kili unless you are doing a specific technical route (which not many people do there especially now that the glaciers have receded). Anyway, if you are doing one of the main routes and as you say your feet get cold, I think you could get away with a thicker sock and a leather hiking boot (more comfortable and easier to break in and deal with than a plastic boot). I think the temps probably won't be any colder than the single digits at 19000 ft and as the sun comes up it usually warms up pretty nicely, unless it is windy.
By: Justin Lichter (Trauma)
November 1, 2010
waterproof and warm
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Jonny 10 scarves
March 3, 2011
These boots are stiff, light, waterproof, and fairly comfortable once you wear them in. Great product, and looking forward to many years of abuse/use
Can i comfortably put crampons on this boot?
Can i comfortably put crampons on this boot?
By: tim
October 24, 2010
Slippery slope
By: per3797037
May 15, 2010
Precision fit and gummy soles make for a slip free climb, even on wet slimy smooth bedrock
1 Comment Last Comment: May 15, 2010 by: per3797037
By: per3797037
May 15, 2010
Precision'
Precision is Millet
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per3797037
May 15, 2010
This boot has such a precision fit it takes a few outings to get your feet used to it. I had a few bouts of hot heal at first, and the left big toe is rubbing on the seam a bit, but as the boots are plastic, each time they're warmed up they mould your feet better. The east coast bogs eat leather boots like there's no tomorrow, but these are immune. 1/2 to 1 size over your norm is definitely the way to go on these. So far a 4 star, the long term durabilty is yet to be proven, but looks promising.
1 Comment Last Comment: March 2, 2011 by: dwal561820889
By: dwal561820889
March 2, 2011
i normally wear a size 9 in just about every boot i own. this boot seems to run small. my toes were numb after about 10 minutes wearing them around the house. well made and light but just runs too small for me. backcountry didn't have any larger sizes or i would have exchanged them.
How are these light boots for ice climbing? I am looking for
How are these light boots for ice climbing? I am looking for one boot to do it all, mountains, vertical ice etc.
By: Peter
October 19, 2010
They might be a little too soft for ice climbing. Usually you want a pretty stiff boot.
By: Justin Lichter (Trauma)
November 1, 2010
I am looking for something with lots of support for carrying
I am looking for something with lots of support for carrying a heavy pack over mostly granite in the summertime, something solid enough to take the beating off my feet (not too much flex). Is this the boot for me?
By: Mike
August 23, 2010
Change me.
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2008 Model No Longer Available
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Men's Mountaineering Bootswaterproof and warm
These boots are stiff, light, waterproof, and fairly comfortable once you wear them in. Great product, and looking forward to many years of abuse/use more...
Precision is Millet
This boot has such a precision fit it takes a few outings to get your feet used to it. I had a few bouts of hot heal at first, and the left big toe is more...
- Material:
- [Shell] nylon, fiberglass; [Insert] waterproof
- Lining:
- Nylon
- Removable Liner:
- No
- Sole:
- Vibram Mulatz
- Crampon Compatible:
- Newmatic or walking
- Lacing:
- Standard
- Shank:
- Full
- Weight:
- [Pair, size 8] 51.5oz (1460g)
- Recommended Use:
- Summer mountaineering