User Review: Montrail I.C.E. 9

Montrail I.C.E. 9
Above: The current I.C.E. 9, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed January 4, 2007 by Dean From Edmonton

Rating:
Materials: Synthetic
Use: Winter mountaineering
Break-in Period: Brief
Price Paid: $160

Bought these boots new off eBay, along with the ICE 9 crampons and gaiters. Of course the crampons fell off and when I complained to some climbing friends, I was informed of Montrail's recall. Kudos to Montrail, they were very helpful about getting me new Grivel Classics, which I can use on any type of boot (even trail runners). The gaiters are an odd fit and must really be pulled hard to close on top.

Now to the boots...they are great! Very light, great fit and quite warm for anything I've used them for, including glacier travel and snowshoeing at -20C. Yes, the metal studs on the soles used for Montrail's (recalled) crampon system slide on rock so they are coming off soon. I'm sure my opinion would be different if I'd paid full retail - then I'd be looking at La Sportiva.