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La Sportiva Glacier Mountaineering Boot - Men's

Item #LSP0019 | 34 in Stock

Are these good for general hiking say, 70+ mile hikes without...

By Ranked #823 - Rock Climbing Shoes February 19, 2009

Are these good for general hiking say, 70+ mile hikes without snow?

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By Ranked #27 - Rock Climbing Shoes February 20, 2009

George,These boots would not be ideal for hiking 70 miles not in, or in, snow. The reason for this is the Glacier is a very stiff boot that doesn't flex in the toe that easily. A similar Sportiva mountaineering boot (hybrid crampon compatible , stiffer, sportiva fit) is the Trango S Evo. http://www.backcountry.com/store/LSP0021/La-Sportiva-Trango-S-EVO-GTX-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html This boot is still pretty stiff but the break in time will be a lot less and in comparison springs forward when walking. Here are two additional options to look at as well Asolo Powermatichttp://www.backcountry.com/store/ASO0014/Asolo-Power-Matic-200-GV-Backpacking-Boot-Mens.html This boot is very comfortable, stable, and performs well as a workhorse boot. Another boot that would be suitable is the Salmon 3D Fastpackerhttp://www.salomonsports.com/us/#/footwear/footwear/trekking/3d-fastpacker-mid-gtxIt provides support (not as much as the heavier Sportiva or Asolo) and is great if you are more of a light packer or like to cover a lot of miles (say 70) and at a brisk pace. Best of luck.Mahalo, Sumo

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Tech Specs:

Material:
3mm Idro-Perwanger Roughout leather 
Lining:
Dri-Lex with EZ Flex-2 tongue 
Removable Liner:
No 
Sole:
Vibram Ice 
Crampon Compatible:
Neumatic 
Lacing:
Traditional 
Shank:
1/2 steel 
Weight:
[Pair, size 9] 4lb (1820g) 
Recommended Use:
Heavy backpacking with some crampon use 
Warranty:
1 year 
Country of Origin:
Italy 

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