Gear Review
La Sportiva Spantik Mountaineering Boot - Men's
Hard, cold, climbing.
By don bowie
Ranked #9 - Men's Mountaineering Boots
October 30, 2008
La Sportiva Spantiks definitely fill a gap in my footwear arsenal. I use La Sportiva Olympus Mons for absolute warmth up high, but this style of boot doesn't climb vertical like the Spantiks can. So for more technical terrain up to low 8000 meters, the Spantiks are my boot choice. With the full Vibram Montagna sole they excel on rock or ice, and can be made even warmer with a supergaiter or overboot- without compromising climbing performance. I find the Spantik a bit too stiff for long slogs or lengthy approaches (unless mostly on snow) and I think are a little more at home on moderate-to-difficult, steeper terrain. As with all footwear, fit is key. I have a flatter, lower volume foot with a narrow heel.
View Details: La Sportiva Spantik Mountaineering Boot - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Shell Material:
- , PU-coated Benecke CeraCom and Lorica
- Sole:
- Vibram Montagna
- Crampon Compatibility:
- yes
- Insulation:
- , nylon
- Removable Liner:
- yes, heat-moldable
- Lacing:
- (shell) Fast Lacing System, (liner) standard
- Weight:
- (size 9) [pair] 5 lbs 4 oz
- Recommended Use:
- high-altitude and cold-weather mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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7 Comments Last Reply: January 24, 2012 By: jcu4125053
great review although, i just used them for 10 days in the Bitterroots and ended up hiking out 70miles down the selway on a dirt trail. the boots performed extremely well for hiking dirt/snow mix with a 60lb pack on for 70 miles. also have been great boots for vertical ice. great one quiver winter boot!
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That really is a sweet shot! Good luck in the Himalayas, Don! Have fun with Ueli! You guys are awesome.
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