La Sportiva Glacier

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The Glacier is a mountaineering boot made by La Sportiva. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 9 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. La Sportiva Men's Glacier Boot (Spring 2008) The men's Glacier boot by La Sportiva is an all leather mountain boot for heavy duty abuse.Features: Half steel shank for comfy flex and newmatic crampon compatibility Quick drying Dry-Best lining Bullet-proof roughout leather uppers for high abrasion resistance and great breathabilitySpecs: Weight: 2 lbs 1 oz / 940 g Upper: 2.8mm Idro-Perwanger Roughout Leather/Vibram rubber rand/Removable EZ Flex Tongue with Dry-Best lining Construction: Board Lasted Last: Makalu Lining: Dry-Best Sole/Midsole: Vibram Ice-New PU Aircushion Insole: 8mm Mtnflex with half steel shank Sizes: 36 - 48 (Half Sizes)"

From Backcountry.com:
"If you've ever hunched over a map you couldn't quite trust or wondered if there might be some gnarly ice blocking your route, these are the boots for you. The La Sportiva Glacier Men's Mountaineering Boot is a heavy duty boot that can handle any terrain you might encounter in a week on the mountain. If the trail leads over a snowfield or onto a glacier you can slap on crampons and travel with confidence. The Glacier will even handle light mountaineering and it climbs alpine ice comfortably. With a little more flex and rocker than other heavy duty boots, it's more comfortable on long hikes with heavy loads. *AVAILABLE FOR NORTH AMERICAN SHIPMENT ONLY."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"If you prefer your weekends filled with hiking, backpacking and climbing on ice, snow and rock but you can only afford one boot, the Glacier fits your lifestyle and budget. La Sportiva recently updated this proven and popular design with a new Vibram Ice sole for improved crampon compatibility and enhanced backpacking traction. It's a superb choice for any backpacker looking for a crampon option that will take them up and over the highest ridges in the land."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"So you get the base of the climb, but the freezing level jumped up and the rockfall in the couloirs skeches you out. Oh, well, you can still just continue on the trail and call it a backpacking weekend. Good thing you are wearing your La Sportiva Glacier boots, a true backpacking and mountaineering hybrid. La Sportiva Glacier Features: Weight: 4lb 14oz Upper:2.8mm Idro-Perwanger roughout leather Sole: Vibram Ice-New is compatible with newmatic crampons Insole: 8mm Mountainflex with 1/2 steel shank Made in Italy Confused about the sizing? Check out ourShoe Sizing Comparison Chart ."

User Reviews

Men's Glacier
Reviewed by Jake VanderPlas, Sep 01, 2007

"Three years later, and they're still performing like new! I just did a section of the Ptarmigan Traverse up in the North Cascades with these guys - still the best boot I've owned."

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Men's Glacier
Reviewed by Matt Piatkowski, Jun 09, 2007

"These boots always start burning my feet after 4-5 hours of use. I walk the North Cascades, primarily Mt. Baker area. Last week I climbed Baker at night using the Coleman route and had to remove them twice to ventilate my feet and change the completely wet socks on the glacier and on the summit! The boots simply contain all the moisture from sweating inside like a rubber boot."

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Men's Glacier
Reviewed by Ross, Dec 20, 2006

"These are great boots. I have a narrow, low, long foot and have a lot of problems with finding quality boots but these fit great. I put a hardcore pair of insoles in them and they are, so far, the most comfortable mountaineering boot Ive ever had."

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Men's Glacier
Reviewed by Alin Xandru, Sep 09, 2005

"Excellent boots: heavy boots for backpacking on rugged terrain -- used them daily without problems; light boots for glacier climbing -- used them with newclassic crampons; close feeling on rock/ alpine climbing; rigid enough for single day ice climbing. After two years they feel and look like new. Use heavy sock and liner."

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Glacier
Reviewed by Cadence N., Mar 07, 2005

"It was time to trade in my seven-year old Merrell hiking boots and I wasn't about to take the decision lightly. I read nothing but great reviews about La Sportiva's line of hiking and mountaineering boots; the company seems to offer a different boot to fit almost any need."

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Glacier
Reviewed by Patrick T Smith, Nov 15, 2004

"These boots were a big disappointment. Virtually no support after they are broken in. They feel like a pair of converse canvas basketball shoes--if you are serious about true mountaineering these are not the boots. Skip the Makalu and go for the Eiger, La Hotse or better yet if you can the Nepal Extremes."

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Glacier
Reviewed by Jake VanderPlas, Oct 25, 2004

"Excellent shoe--I have used it with crampons on light glaciers (Whitney Glacier on Shasta, Pallisade Glacier in eastern Sierra), as well as with the supergaiter in less technical high-angle snow. On top of that, they worked amazingly well for hiking on the trail every day this past summer--in all, I wore them for about 80 days of hiking and didn't get a hot spot."

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Glacier
Reviewed by Robert Ricks, May 02, 2004

"This boot is a great all around heavy duty boot. I broke them in with a few day hikes around the Nisqually Basin Wildlife Refuge carrying my healthy three-year-old daughter in a Kelty Pack (approximately 18 miles). Not much break-in was needed actually."

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Glacier
Reviewed by David, Nov 17, 2003

"These are great boots. None of the problems associated with the lesser Makalus. I broke these boots in for 2 months with frequent 1 mile walks. I spent 16 days in Alaska off trail and on glacier with these boots and they were amazing. With proper seal treatment, these boots were absolutely waterproof in low streams and deep snow."

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Moosejaw 2 purchase options:	Women's Glacier Boot (Spring 2008)	$175.00	Buy Now
Moosejaw 2 purchase options:	Men's Glacier Boot (Spring 2008)	$250.00	Buy Now

Backcountry.com 2 purchase options:	Glacier Mountaineering Boot - Men's	$224.96	Buy Now
Backcountry.com 2 purchase options:	Glacier Mountaineering Boot - Women's	$249.95	Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors 2 purchase options:	Men's Glacier Mountaineering Boot	$249.95	Buy Now
Altrec Outdoors 2 purchase options:	Women's Glacier Mountaineering Boot	$249.95	Buy Now