La Sportiva Glacier EVO

 

Very reliable mountaineering boot that can be used as a sturdy hiker as well.

SPECS

# Leather upper
# Gusseted tongue
# Removable EZ Flex tongue
# Dry-Best® lining
# Removable padded insole
# EVA midsole
# Rubber ankle and toe rands
# Vibram® rubber outsole
# Height: 7”
# Weight: 4 lb. 4 oz. pr.

This boot has carried me on dry ground all along the wasatch as a great hiker, as well as across snow and glacier to the tops of Grand Teton and Rainier to name a few. This boot is very warm in the winter and in cold temperatures. It can get a little warm in the summer on hot days and hot trails. This has been a much more versatile boot in comparison to some of the other mountaineering boots that are currently available. I highly recommend the Glacier EVO if you are looking for a tough-rugged boot that will protect your feet and give you great traction as well as handle a higher altitude and colder temps.

Features

La Sportiva® presents the evolution of the Glacier, a stable boot built for the rigors of mountaineering and backpacking on icy, rugged terrain.

* Uppers feature 2.8mm Idro-Perwanger silicone-impregnated roughout leather, which is waterproof, breathable and extremely abrasion resistant

* Padded snow collars with RSS (Reactive Spoiler System) allow maximum ankle flexibility while providing stable balance recovery on steep slopes


* One-piece upper design and scree tongues keep out debris and snow; Dri-Lex® nylon linings wick moisture to help keep feet comfortable

* Two piece tongues feature removable EZ Flex padded tongue, offering highly adjustable volume control for a personalized fit

* Removable footbeds have wicking topsheets for enhanced moisture control

* Durable XSV rubber toe rands protect feet and uppers from bumps and abrasion

* Polyurethane Aircushion midsoles absorb shock and provide ample cushioning for long approaches

* Rigid 8mm Mtnflex nylon insoles with half steel shanks provide support underfoot for handling uneven terrain and heavy loads

* Vibram® Ice-New rubber outsoles supply superb traction and braking on rough terrain; crampon compatibility welts fit most hybrid crampons

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