Gear Review
La Sportiva Spantik Mountaineering Boot - Men's
Outstanding!
By Jesse Lind
Ranked #41 - Rock Climbing Shoes
September 1, 2009
This product is amazing! I live in Alaska and use them for winter ice climbing. They are not even technically ice climbing boots--more of a cold-weather technical mountaineering boot that favors real steep to vertical terrain. But they are stupid light! I used to use Koflach Degre's for winter climbing (but they hurt my feet--too narrow). These boots are infinitely lighter, and because of that, they are incredibly precise! I don't feel like I'm trying to aim heavy weights when I swing my foot to plant a front point. These boots are so light they are lighter than my single layer old leather La Sportivas. I'm not a huge fan of the lacing system, but it hasn't failed me yet. I have a medium-wide foot with a high arch. I usually wear men's size 8, but I have the Spantiks in 42.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] PU-coated Benecke CeraCom and Lorica
- Lining:
- Nylon
- Removable Liner:
- Yes, heat-moldable
- Sole:
- Vibram Montagna
- Crampon Compatible:
- Yes
- Lacing:
- [Shell] Fast Lacing System; [Liner] standard
- Shank:
- Full
- Weight:
- [Pair, size 9] 5lb 4oz (2522g)
- Recommended Use:
- High-altitude and cold-weather mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- Italy
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