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Lowa Mountain Expert GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's
Can anybody say anything about how well insulated these are?...
By Danny Murphy
Ranked #451 - Men's Mountaineering Boots
May 18, 2011
Can anybody say anything about how well insulated these are? How well would they perform in consistent 20 deg F temperatures?
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By John
Ranked #43 - Men's Mountaineering Boots
September 25, 2011
I wore these up Algonquin in the 'dacks last January in +20 to -10 degree weather with expedition-weight Smartwools and a vapor barrier (to keep liners from freezing overnight). The primaloft is better than strictly gore-tex, but after an hour my toes got cold - not unbearable, but cold. I wiggled them around till they warmed up, which in my decades of experience is the only way to keep toes warm no matter the boots. They ARE plush and comfy, totally waterproof and beautifully made. They wrap the foot and lock the heels down snugly, have enough flex for a natural gait and can support the heaviest loads. They're stiff enough over the toe-box not to compress under snowshoe straps, but may flex too much around the ankles for some folks.
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By Jeremy Stoshick
Ranked #24 - Men's Mountaineering Boots
May 27, 2011
With the proper fit (not too tight but snug enough to be fit for technical use) and a good quality wool or wool synthetic blend sock, you will have no problem with these in 20 deg temps.
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