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The North Face Four Shadows GTX Winter Boot - Men's
Is it possible to use these boots with crampons for basic/beginning...
By Bill
Ranked #1558 - Men's Winter Boots and Shoes
December 1, 2008
Is it possible to use these boots with crampons for basic/beginning ice climbing?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Jesse Lind
Ranked #268 - Men's Winter Boots and Shoes
January 4, 2010
You would definitely be hating life if you tried ice climbing in these. You could use strap crampons, but without a stiff sole (at least a half-shank), you would be destroying your calves. You could do it--it just would be horribly inefficient as these boots are not at all designed for technical climbing or mountaineering.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Angus Bohanon
Ranked #207 - Men's Winter Boots and Shoes
December 1, 2008
No, they won't be stiff enough. Ski boots can be made to work if you have them already.
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