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La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's
How stiff are these boots?
By andrew
Ranked #631 - Men's Mountaineering Boots
July 11, 2010
How stiff are these boots?
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By Ian McCalder
Ranked #38 - Men's Mountaineering Boots
August 20, 2010
Andrew, these are full shank boots. That means the sole of the boot has little to no flex in it, and thus are very stiff. They are meant to provide a platform for your foot to stand on when covering exceptionally uneven (i.e. rocky) or technical (i.e. waterfall ice) terrain. If you're looking for a backpacking boot, I would recommend something with a softer sole, as mountaineering boots tend to kill your feet if you spend days on end walking in them.
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