Galibier Super Guide
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Reviewed by 10 Trailspace users
Description
The Super Guide is a mountaineering boot made by Galibier. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 10 user reviews.
User Reviews
Men's Super Guide
Reviewed by Rick Pilaro, May 16, 2007
"Like others, I bought these boots in 1978. They're a bit heavier than more modern styles, but nothing. . . I repeat NOTHING. . . . has held up like these boots. I waterproof them with Sno_seal every autumn and still use them on winter hikes. The soles held up well with no cracks or extensive wear, exterior hides are still as good as new, and the interior is supple."
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Men's Super Guide
Reviewed by Gary Powell, Feb 08, 2007
"I bought a pair of these for a winter mountaineering trip to Katahdin in '78. That trip fell through but was replaced by a week in the Presidentials. Then off to Washington State were these were the perfect boots. The Cascades and Olympics have long approaches where a walking boot is key."
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Men's Super Guide
Reviewed by Kampster, Nov 04, 2006
"Was going through a closet I hadn't been through for awhile and I came across my old pair of Super Guides that I purchased back in 1977. They still looked in pretty darn good shape and I decided to wear them around for a while. Now I've haven't worn these for probably 26 years and they still fit like a glove, were a little stiff at first, but loosened right up."
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Men's Super Guide
Reviewed by Don Abodeely, Jun 09, 2006
"I wore these super boots from yesteryear this week (bought new in '77 for a winter outing up Mt. Katahdin in Maine's Baxter State Park) going up l'il old Mt. Watatic in Ashburnham, Mass. I will probably be wearing them in N. H. 's Presidential Range this summer."
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Super Guide
Reviewed by Tom Janega, May 22, 2005
"This was the first boot that truely fit me, so break-in was quick and easy. The last is narrow at the heal and wide at the ball. If that describes your foot, search for these boots. The wooden midsole makes cramponing long pitches reasonable and keeps feet warm after a day on snowfield and glaciers."
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Super Guide
Reviewed by Bob Bell., Jan 21, 2004
"I purchased these boots in 1974. I have had them resoled and they are still like new. These are the best boots that I have ever, bar none.... I have to wear boots for my job and I wear these boots about 70% of any day. I have not seen these boots for sale anywhere and I have looked..."
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Super Guide (Makalu)
Reviewed by Dan Hoffmann, Nov 30, 2003
"These are the absolute in a leather climbing boot. I have never been stuck on a wall or anywhere, for that matter, that these boots could not carve their way out of. Great for heavy loads. If you can find a pair, hold on to them, because they are a one of a kind boot. Very good support."
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Super Guide
Reviewed by Karl G Wilcox, May 21, 2003
"The best mountain boots ever made. The design allows for great edging power on alpine rock. With insulated over-boots I have used these with comfort up to 21,000 in Peru/Bolivia. The good news is that they are still being made in France. You can buy new Galibier Super Guides, still made by Richard Pontvert, for about 250."
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Super Guide
Reviewed by Michael P. Kennedy, Mar 11, 2003
"I bought a pair of Galibier- super guides in 1975 in Iowa City, Iowa on sale for $40.00 regulary $60.00. They were the best boots I have ever owned.If I had not lost them in 1990 I would sill be wearing them today. They are industructable
Michael P. Kennedy"
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Super Guide
Reviewed by Bill Wedgwood, Jun 03, 2000
"These are super general mountaineering boots but you'll probably never be able to find them. Lots of support, stiff soles but still comfortable on the hike in. I lucked out and found a pair. They were the ultimate single boot before the arrival of plastic boots (which I detest)."
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