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La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's

Item #LSP0029 | 46 in Stock

looking for a solid mountaineering boot that could also pass...

By Ranked #158 - Rock Climbing Shoes March 21, 2009

looking for a solid mountaineering boot that could also pass for hiking/backpacking boot...

designed for cold weather mountaineering, how do they perform in warm weather backpacking (week long trips, 10-20 mi/day) in terms of comfort and breathability/coolness?

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By Backcountry.com Alumni April 2, 2009

Clunky and stiff, great for glacier. I like danner also, very good option. You might get away with the sportiva glacier.

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By Ranked #58 - Rock Climbing Shoes March 23, 2009

These are mountaineering and ice climbing boots. They are too stiff for hiking, and your feet would generate so much sweat on warm days you would hate them. If you want a cold weather boot then this is it. Otherwise I would go with ES's suggestion on the trangos.

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By Backcountry.com Sponsored Athlete Ranked #2 - Rock Climbing Shoes March 23, 2009

These are big, warm boots! Your feet will be hot, heavy and tired in summer with these. Go lighter like the Trango or Trango S...

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Leather 
Lining:
Gore-Tex®/Duratherm® 
Removable Liner:
Ibi-Thermo 9mm insulating footbed 
Sole:
Vibram IBS 
Crampon Compatible:
Yes 
Lacing:
EZ Lacing system 
Shank:
Steel 
Recommended Use:
Mountaineering, ice climbing 
Weight:
[Pair, size 9] 5lb 5oz (2024g) 
Country of Origin:
Italy 
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