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Vasque Zephyr II Hiking Boot - Men's

Item #VSQ0094 | 1 in Stock

Does this boot work well with strap-on crampons? I am going to...

By Ranked #70 - Men's Backpacking Boots October 1, 2009

Does this boot work well with strap-on crampons? I am going to Mexico to hike/climb up the Izta and Orizaba Volcanoes and will need cramp-ons on the last part of the routes on summit day. (only on Orizaba is there any long stretch of steep ice/snow with extensive runout) I want to carry only one pair of boots for everything. (including shorter acclimation hikes at lower elevations without any snow or ice). I already have the boots and they have proven to be completely waterproof even when submerged a few inches. I want to be sure crampons are ok with this boot, I have zero experience with crampons.

thx

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By Backcountry.com Employee November 12, 2009

You will need to use universal crampons for these boots, no Automatic or pneumatic. Check out the Black Diamond Contact crampons.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Upper] waterproof nubuck leather 
Lining:
Gore-tex 
Sole:
Vibram Summit 
Lacing:
Standard 
Shank:
TPU 
Weight:
[Pair, size 9] 3lb 4oz (1486g) 
Recommended Use:
Hiking, backpacking 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
Canada 
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