I just love these boots. These are expedition style boots from Asolo. They are called the Manaslu GV. Scarpa make a decent pair as well. They are called the Scarpa Phantom 8000. 8000 because they are rated for an altitude of 8000m.a
You can climb Mount Everest with these. You can go to the North Pole with these or visit Alaska. There are no dangers of frostbite with a pair of these on your feet.
What makes expedition style boots so fascinating is that no expense has been spared to make them. That is why they cost so much. Around US800$.
They use a triple boot system. Most expedition boots use a double boot system. They use a technical liner to start things off. Then the actual boot goes over this. It’s an 8″ affair. The boot is pretty rigid. Over this boot comes an overboot. This overboot packs more insulation and is used as a supergaiter as well. The overboot usually includes some aluminium or other material to reflect the heat back to your foot.
Model Manaslu GV
Outer Gaiter High Tenacity Cordura + Reinforcements with laminated Kevlar
Gaiter Lining Gore-Tex (XCR technology)
Shell Cordura mm Felt
Shell Lining 4 mm polyethylene + aluminium layer + velveteen
Inner Boot Breathable polyester + microfiber
Inner Boot Lining Breathable polyester + 200 gr Primaloft
Lasting Board Carbon + fiberglass
Anatomic Footbed Manaslu felt + 400 gr Primaloft + Cambrelle
Sole Vibram Mulaz + dual-density midsole in microporous rubber + PU attachments for automatic crampons
Fit MM
Weight Gr 1.531 (1/2 pair size 8 UK)
Size 6-12,5 UK
Inner boot
The inner boot, shell, and external gaiter are assembled together to offer maximum light weight, insulation, and a great fit. The double internal lacing, the waterproof external zipper, the avantgarde materials and technical components utilized, offer maximum guarantee for extreme use.
Light weight, breathability and comfort are three of the main features of this new inner boot. Thanks to the particular lacing system and the optimal fit, the foot is always comfortable. Insulation is guaranteed by Primaloft lining.
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