These sturdy alpine climbing boots allow you to front point on steep ice with confidence yet remain flexible enough for French technique all day long. Durable 3.1-mm full-grain roughout leather uppers are impregnated with silicone for breathable water-resistance. Breathable, moisture-wicking Cambrelle(TM) polyester linings help prevent abrasion and blisters while keeping feet dry. Vibram(R) Clusaz rubber lug outsoles are step-in crampon-compatible and provide superior traction on rough, rocky terrain. Dual-density rubber Aircushion midsoles offer optimum cushioning and shock absorption. Full-length steel shanks and leather-covered tapered nylon insoles provide ample torsional support. Padded ankle collars and padded inner tongues protect ankles and insteps; gusseted leather outer tongues keep out trail debris. Rubber toe caps enhance durability.
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hmronnow - Aug 17, 2003 9:48 pm - Voted 5/5
Untitled ReviewOn flat trails, they do well but are heavier than neccessary. As soon as you hit stones and rock, they give nice support and control.
On snow, the sole has a good grip and is 'sharp' enough at the edges to kick steps up and sideways, and the heel makes cuts nicely into the snow when descending straight down with heavy steps.
They hold both step-in and semi-step-in crampons nicely, and do pretty well even ice climbing. They are however not tremendously insulated and are not comfortable in very cold conditions (lower than -15 C or so). In the other end, I find them comfortable even for summer hiking.
Overall, I find them to be a very good compomise between hikeable comfort and technical performance, and can highly recommend them.