Gear Review
Perfect Balance
By Anonymous
Ranked #240 - Rock Climbing Shoes
January 15, 2008
I bought this boot after reading a number of posts and rave reviews from others. I was in the market for a boot for mixed mountain routes, but something lighter than say the Makalu boot. The half shank sole on this boot provided just the right balance that I was looking for. It is stiff enough for hybrid crampon use, but flexes enough to be used for a supportive backpacking boot as well. I wore the boots a couple of days for break-in and then hit a trail just prior to a snowstorm. The boots performed well both on trail (mixed) and on return through 2 feet of snow. One suggestion is to ditch the insoles on these boots as they provide little to no support. I ran the Sole Dean Karnazes heat moldable insoles. These made a significant difference to how the boots felt and the have about the same padding as the originals so as not to take up any of the toe box's volume. Overall, I am very excited to put some miles on these boots.
View Details: La Sportiva Glacier Mountaineering Boot - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 3mm Idro-Perwanger Roughout leather
- Lining:
- Dri-Lex with EZ Flex-2 tongue
- Removable Liner:
- No
- Sole:
- Vibram Ice
- Crampon Compatible:
- Neumatic
- Lacing:
- Traditional
- Shank:
- 1/2 steel
- Weight:
- [Pair, size 9] 4lb (1820g)
- Recommended Use:
- Heavy backpacking with some crampon use
- Warranty:
- 1 year
- Country of Origin:
- Italy
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