Aggressive & reliable for a range of outdoor terrains

By Eric Darsow Ranked #332 - Backcountry Snowboarding October 23, 2010

This classic MSR design has become a kind of industry standard. These shoes have a binding that can be attached and detached quickly and while wearing winter gloves (maybe even mittens). The crampon design facilitates purchase when doing a vertical climb on a variety of snow textures as well as a lateral job across a slope. The ascent bars are a must-have for anybody doing serious "up" with these. The first trip of each season, I forget that the little metal bar is even there until half way up the slope. Once i flip those suckers up, all the muscles in my legs thank me! Amazing. They can be pesky to put back down and you've got to really squeeze the sides, but that just means they're sturdy and won't collapse on you during a tough climb.

I highly recommend this design for cross-country, climbing, and aggressive climbing terrains! MSR is a reliable brand and these shoes do not disappoint!

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