Lowa Mountain Expert

By BW Ranked #837 - Rock Climbing Shoes October 7, 2009

Also used the Lowa's on a summit of Mt. Rainier. Have had these boots for 2 years. Took a little breaking in, but any mountaineering boot will. Probably the perfect boot for the climb if you dont want to use plastics. My feet were warm the entire climb, thus proving everyone is different, and not to rely on these reviews totally. Waterproof, but they will seem a bit soggy on the inside from sweat. The outside leather will absorb some water, which becomes a problem the next morning when they are frozen. They will flex just a tad, so its possible to wear on the approach hike to the base camp. Very comfortable for average width feet. The solution to the 3/5 review is; break in first, switch to camp booties when you reach base, and dont think that the "warmest" sock is necessarily a good thing. They might be too thick and only cause the negative effect after securely lacing up your boots by hindering proper circulation. Recommended (in my opinion) for most U.S. summits.

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