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Mountaineering Boots

user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Meindl Island GTX Alpin added Jul 13, 2022
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Kayland Super Rock GTX added Mar 14, 2021
$300 MSRP
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user rating: 3 of 5 (2)
Mammut Kento High GTX added Dec 19, 2018
user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Kayland Apex Plus GTX added Nov 13, 2018
$450 MSRP
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user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Mammut Magic Guide High GTX added Jul 2, 2018
$449 MSRP
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user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Scarpa Zodiac Tech GTX added Apr 13, 2017
$100 - $300
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (1)
Scarpa Charmoz added Apr 13, 2017
$19 - $398
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Salewa Raven 2 GTX added May 30, 2016
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user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
MontBell Alpine Cruiser 2000 added Mar 9, 2016
discontinued
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Asolo Aconcagua GV added Nov 16, 2015
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Kayland 8001 added Mar 31, 2015
discontinued
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Salomon S-Lab X Alp Carbon GTX added Jan 21, 2015
$300 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Scarpa Mont Blanc Pro GTX added Sep 23, 2014
$69 - $629
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
La Sportiva Trango Cube GTX added Mar 23, 2014
$390
user rating: 4 of 5 (2)
La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX added Mar 23, 2014
$460 - $649
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Zamberlan 4039 Expert Ibex GTX RR added Jan 29, 2014
$440 MSRP
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user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Galibier Super Rando added Jun 26, 2013
user rating: 4 of 5 (2)
Salewa Condor EVO added Apr 6, 2013
user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Scarpa Charmoz Pro GTX added Apr 6, 2013
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user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Scarpa Wrangell GTX added Aug 31, 2012
$399 - $469
user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
The North Face Verto S6k Glacier GTX added Aug 31, 2012
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user rating: 3.5 of 5 (3)
Lowa Weisshorn GTX added Aug 28, 2012
user rating: 4 of 5 (6)
Salewa Rapace GTX added May 23, 2011
$148 - $299
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Kayland Hyper Traction added Oct 13, 2010
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user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Mammut Marconi GTX added Jun 17, 2010
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user rating: 4.5 of 5 (2)
Salewa Raven Combi GTX added Mar 30, 2010
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user rating: 5 of 5 (3)
Scarpa Mont Blanc GTX added Feb 11, 2010
$419 MSRP
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user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Lowa Silberhorn GTX added Oct 7, 2009
$440 MSRP
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user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Lowa Cevedale GTX added Oct 7, 2009
$350 MSRP
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user rating: 4 of 5 (2)
Kayland Apex XT added Oct 6, 2009
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user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
La Sportiva Baruntse added Sep 25, 2009
$625 MSRP
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user rating: 2 of 5 (1)
Mammut Monolith GTX added Sep 24, 2009
$299 MSRP
user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Mammut Mamook GTX added Sep 24, 2009
$389 MSRP
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user rating: 2.5 of 5 (4)
La Sportiva Trango Prime added Jul 8, 2009
$400 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Asolo Lothar GV added May 20, 2009
discontinued
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Asolo Makalu GV added Mar 5, 2009
$385 MSRP
 
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (4)
Koflach plastic boots added Feb 8, 2009
user rating: 3 of 5 (5)
Asolo Titan GV
user rating: 3 of 5 (4)
Asolo Broad Peak GV added Jul 2, 2008
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user rating: 3.5 of 5 (2)
Scarpa Cerro Torre
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user rating: 4 of 5 (4)
La Sportiva Trango Alp GTX added Mar 20, 2008
$300 MSRP
user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Kayland M11+ added Mar 16, 2008
discontinued
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Asolo Alpinist GV added Dec 27, 2007
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user rating: 2 of 5 (2)
La Sportiva Batura added Nov 1, 2007
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user rating: 3 of 5 (5)
AKU Zenith Leather added Jun 9, 2007
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (3)
Asolo AFS 8000 added Apr 22, 2007
$140
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (3)
Asolo Expert GV added Apr 1, 2007
discontinued
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (4)
La Sportiva Trango Extreme Evo Light GTX added Mar 26, 2007
$420 MSRP
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Recent Mountaineering Boot Reviews

rated 5 of 5 stars
Galibier Super Guide

Well constructed, all-leather mountaineering boots. Great fit but on the heavy ans stiff side. Not a professional reviewer, but my rating for the boots is 5 stars Well constructed, all-leather mountaineering boots. I can't add more to what other users have said, but they are great boots.   I have both the Super Guide and Super Rando and they are both great, each in their own way.  Right out of the box Soles as new   Super Guide and Meindl Super Perfekt All in all great boots, fit like a glove. Full review

rated 1 of 5 stars
Koflach Arctis Expe

Used these boots in 2010 for 4 years and they were superb and particularly warm and dry. By 2016 after being in an airconditioned closet for 4 years, the plastic shells had cracked so badly they had to be replaced. Replaced shells, used once in 2017 and by 2022 had cracked and torn so badly that they were useless and need to be replaced again. For a couple of years I would consider these are the best boots available but they degrade very quickly to terrible when the shells disintegrate when the… Full review

rated 0.5 of 5 stars
Salewa Rapace GTX

The 3F System for heel support causes excruciating pain to the Achilles tendon. The 3F System for heel support is truly terrible. The pain in my Achilles tendon has yet to go away, fully 48 hours after only a moderate hike. I can't imagine wearing these all day, or multi-day; I think I'd be crippled. I've been climbing since I was 12 (now in my 50s) and am anything but a newbie. I have never experienced pain like this at the base of my Achilles tendon. These are among the very worst things I've… Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
Meindl Island GTX Alpin

Excellent ankle support with a stiff footbed for climbing. Meindl quality with unmatched construction and execution for a purpose-built boot. I wanted a boot for rougher terrain and steeper grades. I don't do any mountaineering with rappelling ropes and climbing gear, but these boots meet my needs for my purposes. The ankle support afforded by the MFS system Meindl uses on this model of C rated boot secures your heel and ankle securely in the boot with no movement at all. Laces can be adjusted with… Full review

rated 4 of 5 stars
La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX

Bomb proof boots. The Nepal Sportiva mountaineering boots are intended for full alpinism activities. They are warm under the coldest of temperatures and, yet, do feel light. Their overall quality is undeniable. The boots perform beautifully with full step-in crampons and the sole's rigidity works wonders protecting your feet from the crampon's duress. Ankle length is convenient and doesn't restrict feet's freedom of movement.   The outer material is soft and durable, fully waterproof, and does… Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
Alico New Guide

I purchased the Alico New Guides several years ago and put them away. Now that we have moved to the mountains I have started wearing them for hikes and walks on the dirt roads in our neighborhood. I don’t understand the concerns over break in. I left the top a little loose and they have been comfortable from day one. Great boots! Just started wearing the Guides, so limited experience with them, but so far no issues and I love them. Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
Salewa Rapace GTX

High end boots that are truly next level. Worth the price premium. Had these for five years now. They are my favorite boots. Quality is top notch. Super comfortable. Very stylish design. Love the way they lace up. You can lace them tight and the heel will be locked in, without being uncomfortable.  Sizing is just right. I don't do any actually mountaineering in them but they are great for hiking.  The insole is good, but I replaced it with ones better suited to high arches. The ankle support is… Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
Salewa Rapace GTX

I recently retired my 2011. Mainly worn in the Sierras on multi-day hikes and locally on the Sant Cruz mountains. Lasted 10 years! Loved those boots. I am female 5ft 6, about 128 lbs and my then-boyfriend bought these. I tried them on and they fit like a glove. I am European so maybe it's the European last Salewa uses that fit my feet so well. I have never worn women's Salewas. Most manufacturers of women's shoes think we have feet like Barbie, so that's why I now only buy men's shoes. The laces… Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
Alico New Guide

Superb quality, hard to break in, but worth it. This is beyond any boot you will encounter at REI.  They are the tin pants, Hope Diamond, and 1,200-pound anvil of boots, and are really more boot than I need.  But, in an effort to deserve them, I hiked my butt off and have enjoyed them more each trip.  Initially, not knowing how professional leather mountaineering boots were supposed to be filled up with extra thick wool socks, I wore standard backpacking socks and pulled my laces too tight at… Full review

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