Mountain boots have to put up with some difficult situations; they have to support and protect feet over a wide variety of terrain and conditions and do so under varying amounts of weight, depending on the wearer's packs. In addition, mount… read more
Well-fitted, warm mountaineering boots can mean the difference between a successful ascent and miserable outing. Mountaineering boots have evolved greatly over the past 20 years from the heavy leather, Vibram-soled models of 1960s and '70s.… read more
Plastic mountaineering boots are usually used for winter and cold-weather climbs because of their removable liners. The plastic boot keeps feet dry, while the liner provides warmth and comfort. One downside to plastic boots is that they are… read more
Mountaineering and snowboarding seem to have opposing goals. One is about ascending while the other is about descending. One is about endurance while the other is about speed. These differences are reflected in the equipment specific to eac… read more
Columbia Winter Boots, produced by the Portland, Oregon-based Columbia Sportswear Company, are premier cold weather footwear, designed with advanced technical materials including Columbia's Omni-Shield water repellent, Omni-Tech waterproof-… read more
The LaSportiva Spantik Boot weighs in at just over five pounds per pair and is a double plastic mountaineering boot designed to withstand sub-zero temperatures. Complete with a Vibram sole, the Spantik features the Fast Lacing System using… read more
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There are several types of boots used for mountaineering including technical ice climbing boots, alpine boots and high altitude boots. No matter which specific boot is used for mountaineering, the best kind--besides being crampon compatible… read more
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