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La Sportiva Makalu Mountaineering Boot - Women's
What is the difference between a hiking and a mountaineering...
By Joan Geller
Ranked #817 - Rock Climbing Shoes
February 11, 2009
What is the difference between a hiking and a mountaineering boot?No glacier but trails in alps are more usual fare.
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By Evan Stevens
Ranked #2 - Rock Climbing Shoes
February 11, 2009
Mountaineering boots are usually a bit stiffer having a 3/4 or full length shank, and are also crampon compatabile in some way. Generally speaking mountaineering boots are a wee bit burlier than hiking boots, and hence a little bit heavier. A good compromise would be a La Sportiva Trango S.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Roughout leather
- Lining:
- Dri-Lex
- Removable Liner:
- No
- Sole:
- Vibram
- Crampon Compatible:
- Yes
- Lacing:
- Rollers with locking ankle
- Shank:
- 3/4-Length steel
- Weight:
- [Pair] 2lb 1oz (937g)
- Recommended Use:
- Mountaineering, glacier travel
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- China
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