Summer Mountaineering Boots Review

Climbing mountaineering boots with quite an amazing selection of new alpine ice and mountaineering boots being showcased at the or show this summer it seems like a great place to start our series of summer or show reports.

Summer mountaineering boots review.

It s also the least warm no surprise there. Many high end mountaineering boots feature super gaiters which prevent snow and ice from getting inside the boot and also add some insulation to the overall boot structure. You should check the specifications for each boot carefully noting the weight and purchasing the safest that will suit your needs that are also lighter than other options. Finding the perfect mountaineering boot can be tricky.

Depending on your objectives the shape of your foot and your budget the search for the ideal boot can take some digging. Fabric boots are lighter but less hardy and tend to offer less warmth but more breathability making them best suited to spring and summer rambles and for international travel. They also feel much. You won t miss a step thanks to the lightweight vibram sole and the durable full rubber rand that wraps completely around the midsole for comfort and impact protection you have to feel to believe.

A simple pair of hiking boots the kind that say you climbed all spring summer and autumn in are not going to cut it when the terrain is steep and covered in snow or ice that s when a pair of four season boots or mountaineering boots are an absolute essential. However two of the warmest mountaineering boots in our review the la sportiva g5 and the scarpa phantom tech are each only a few ounces heavier. If you really love your summer mountaineering your next piece of equipment needs to be these salewa men s rapace gtx mountaineering boots. The la sportiva trango tower extreme gtx is the lightest boot in our review at 1lb 13 6oz 835g despite having the longest name.

Even in the small hills of the uk during winter if there s even a risk of snow you could be seriously caught out without them. We thought the trango tech made a perfect companion for climbing in alaska s little switzerland where snow patches near the summits of rock routes required that we carry our boots along for the climb. Mountaineering boots whether they are for winter climbing mixed climbing ice climbing are heavier than hiking boots or regular winter boots. Designed with a unique footbed by salewa the instep area of the shoe connects with the sole and heel making it flexible supportive and a great fit.

Because this is a single boot it is best for summer mountaineering projects. In fact the tech all but replaces the trango cube gtx below as a summer mountaineering boot for ounce counting alpinists.