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 June 1, 2007 by Lindsay

Rating:
Materials: Stretch Schoeller Keprotec, polyurethane laminated leather, PrimaLoft, Vibram
Use: All-year Mountaineering
Break-in Period: Virtually none
Weight: 1 lb 11 oz/0.78 kg
Price Paid: $250

The ONLY downfall of this boot is the crampon recall (and the metal hinge in the arch--which I successfully removed). Otherwise, this boot is EXTREMELY warm (I suffer from Raynaud's) and perfect for super-wide Hobbit feet. Another reviewer said no crampons were safely compatible... I disagree. The PETZL Charlet (Moser) has worked just fine for me. Not the best boot for vertical ice climbing-- I didn't find it stiff enough.