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La Sportiva Spantik Mountaineering Boot - Men's
i am planning to hike mt. aconcagua in december and would like...
By duerrmd2340806
Ranked #1022 - Men's Mountaineering Boots
August 4, 2008
i am planning to hike mt. aconcagua in december and would like a boot to accomodate that climb as well as future high altitude mountaineering journeys (i.e. denali, himalayas). is this a good boot for most like journeys? is it too much boot for aconcagua and not enough for the others? i have also been looking at the lowa civetta extreme. the boots feel comfortable but the one thing that continues to pop up in reviews is that users say they do not provide enough warmth for higher hikes/climbs. any suggestions are greatly appreciated. thanks!
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By Dane Burns
Ranked #1 - Men's Mountaineering Boots
July 30, 2011
Agreed...nto the most durable boot for the Aconcagua
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By Allen1927061
Ranked #492 - Men's Mountaineering Boots
January 8, 2011
Whatever boot you use on Acongauga will be toast after so plan on it.
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By Emmanuel
Ranked #378 - Men's Mountaineering Boots
March 20, 2009
Go for the Spantik if they fit your foot last, with additional overboots (OR Brooks Ranger for example) you might go in even colder conditions or higher with still the flexibility to use them in "warmer" conditions or lower altitudes. I would compare the Spantik to the alas discontinued Koflach Arctis or Vasque ICE9000 (both good items no longer available). A larger last are the Scarpa Phantom 6000 for 7'000m. My experience with sizing the Spantik is described below, challenging...
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By James Stewart
Ranked #961 - Men's Mountaineering Boots
September 1, 2008
i've used the spantiks in MT and WY leading WI5 and M6 - no problem. I've used them in Slovenia, Slovakia, and Poland - no problem. And I've used them on big alpine routes in the Beartooth Mountains of Montana - no problem. A damn good boot, not too heavy, performance fit, comfortable as hell.
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Tech Specs:
- Shell Material:
- , PU-coated Benecke CeraCom and Lorica
- Sole:
- Vibram Montagna
- Crampon Compatibility:
- yes
- Insulation:
- , nylon
- Removable Liner:
- yes, heat-moldable
- Lacing:
- (shell) Fast Lacing System, (liner) standard
- Weight:
- (size 9) [pair] 5 lbs 4 oz
- Recommended Use:
- high-altitude and cold-weather mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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