Garmont Tower GTX

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The Tower GTX is a mountaineering boot made by Garmont. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 5 user reviews.

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From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The women's Garmont Tower GTX is a high performance mountaineering boot made specifically for a woman's foot. The Tower GTX is cut on a woman's last, not just a downsized men's. Perfect for spring climbs at moderate elevation where moving fast and support are key. This rigid boot is at home on mixed approaches and alpine routes. Features Upper: 1.8 mm Suede + Polyamide Lining: Gore-tex® Sierra Frame: Frameflex Fiberglass Sole: Vibram® Teton Garmont Shock Absorption: GSA TriMicro System Sale limited to stock on hand Weight: 3 lbs. (size 8.5)"

From Altrec Outdoors:
"If you are looking for a boot that bridges the gap between a beefy approach boot and a speedy mountaineering boot then the Garmont Men's Tower GTX Mountaineering Boot is the perfect choice. The Tower received Rock, Ice's Editor's Choice award for Best Value. With a Gore- Tex lining and low stretch Schoeller Grundware upper you get a waterproof boot but also a boot that won't stretch out to much. The fiberglass frame keeps the Tower GTX light but durable and stiff enough on steep ascents. The fiberglass frame is 3/4 length so it's flexible enough on long approaches and secure enough for front point crampons. The vibram rubber sole and rand keep your foot holding on dodgy traverses. The Tower GTX fits like a hiking boot rather than a close fitting plastic mountaineering boot."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Garmont Men's Tower GTX Boot (Fall 2009) The Tower GTX Boot by Garmont has award winning performance and versatility. Light/fast agile climber/mountaineering hybrid. Amazing fusion of light weight, walking comfort with climbing performance.Specifications:Upper: 1,8mm Suede + PolyamideLining: Gore-Tex SierraSole: Vibram TetonWeight: 780 gr. (1/2 pair size 9 US)Applications: Technical approach, Alpine travel, via ferrata, Technical trekking, backpacking, Light/fast mixed mountaineering, All around guide's mountain boot"

From REI:
"Achieve new heights with the Garmont Tower GTX mountaineering boots, which feature Gore-Tex® inserts and responsive, lightweight support for excellent performance and all-around use. Uppers combine tough, water-resistant suede and nubuck leather, high-tech carbon synthetic leather and nylon mesh to deliver rugged performance with low weight. Gore-Tex® liners with wicking nylon linings deliver complete protection from water leakage while allowing moisture vapor to escape. Fully gusseted and padded tongues keep out debris and water while relieving lacing pressure; laces run down to toes for climbing-shoe-like fit control. Triple-density microporous rubber midsoles provide cushioning and support on long slogs. Nylon and fiberglass are blended into full-length shanks to deliver excellent stiffness without the added weight and cold conductivity of steel. Vibram® Teton outsoles offer excellent grip, stability and durability; high rubber rands also provide protection against abrasion. Compatible with strap-on crampons (sold separately)."

User Reviews

Men's Tower GTX
Reviewed by Tomislav, Jul 06, 2009

"The best hybrid shoe. Great for alpine climbing, also wary comfort for long hiking. And most imp thing: low price! 120E"

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Women's Tower GTX
Reviewed by shortstuff, Aug 30, 2007

"Awesome boots!! They were comfortable right out of the box, and even more so when I used molded inserts. I bought these boots the day prior to mountaineering in the Northern Cascades (thinking that there would be some leather mountaineering boots for rent available in my size, the day before."

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Men's Tower GTX
Reviewed by calamitybrook, Feb 22, 2007

"Great summer mountaineering boots. Super light, stiff enough for snow, climbs rock much better than most mountaineering boots, hikes pretty good. Crampon straps will be more uncomfortable on these boots than heavier designs."

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Men's Tower GTX
Reviewed by Jim Foster, Oct 10, 2006

"I put these boots through the ringer this summer (06) from day long slogs in rain and mud to all day glacier climbs. I have never had boots keep my feet dry like the Tower GTX. Other boots I've had with Gore-Tex liners eventually soak through and at the end of the day my feet are soaked."

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Men's Tower GTX
Reviewed by Paul Fletcher, Feb 01, 2005

These boots are the best I've ever worn. Light, incredibly sturdy and packed full of features that I'll never use in a million years!

This bargain price from a UK store TK Maxx -- seller of discount footware and designer clothes. They do get some bargains in, so if you're in for a pair of boots, please check them out! And NO, I don't work for them! A limited selection, but you can find some stunning products.

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