Whether it'shigh intensity via ferrata or hiking excursions in wild mountain environments La Sportiva's Trango Tech Leather Gore-tex is the perfect lightweight, waterproof mountaineering boot. This versatilepiece of footwearoffers technical functionality and comfortand is ideal fortechnical approach routes,mountain guides, rescuers and alpinists.
The uppers offer a clean and modern design, constructed from a single piece of leather - with seams reduced to a minimum to increase the overall waterproofing. It is a product with excellent durability thanks to the use of high-quality leather and protective microfiber on the uppers. The shock-absorbing polyurethane, low-density midsole with protective PU-Skin reduces the impact with the ground and promotes prolonged use of the product while the shock-absorbing rubber protection at the toe and heel prevents impacts with rocks and roots.
Like all products in the La Sportive Trango series, the boot adopts the 3D-Flex System that promotes mobility and dynamic support. The tongue integrated into the uppers is made of soft, stretch fabric for maximum comfort, enhanced by the ergonomic shape and snug fit. The La Sportiva Cube sole by Vibram with a lower volume allows for further reduced weight for a light and modern backpacking boot.
Features:
- Crampon Compatibility: C1/C2
- Single/Double:Single
- Lining: Gore-Tex Performance Comfort
- Midsole:Low density polyurethane + Protective PU Skin and rear TPU insert for crampon
- Footbed:4 mm PPE differentiated thickness and fiber glass reinforcements
- Outsole:Vibram Mulaz
- Upper:Abrasion-resistant polyester mesh / TPU thermo tech application reinforcements / rubber toe rand and heel rand / air mesh insert (tongue only)
- Weight: 1280g (pair 42)
Buyers Guide - How to choose a pair of walking bootsWalking boots are THE most important item in your kit! Ill-fitting and non-supportive footwear can make for a miserable time out in the hills causing at best; blisters. There are 26 bones in the human foot, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles and tendons – and they need protecting! We recommend coming in to see us for a proper fitting by one of our expert staff – we’ve learnt a lot of lessons with footwear over the years, so you don’t have to!
We stock walking boots from size UK 3/EU 36 to UK 14.5/ EU 50 including half sizes in both UK and European sizes so you can get the very best fit for your feet. (In addition, our Ambleside shop also stocks children’s Scarpa Boots from size UK 9.5 jnr /EU 27)
- What am I going to use my boots for?- Fabric or leather?- Will my boots be waterproof?- What size do I need?- How should my boots fit?- Men's or women's?- What if I have trouble finding boots that fit properly?- Why should I think about lacing?
- Which boot will give me lots of ankle support?
- Do I need to break my boots in?
- Do I get what I pay for?
- How can I make my boots last longer?
Top tips to make the right choice:Try your boots on indoors, keeping them on a long time to ensure they are comfy before using them outside.
Don't make the mistake of buying brand new boots the day before a multi-day walking trip! You may find your enjoyment spoiled by uncomfortable fit or blisters.
We are all used to buying shoes on how they look. Be prepared to open your mind a little when it comes to walking boots and concentrate on fit, fit, fit.
Ask us as many questions as you can think of! Boots are probably THE most important purchase you are going to make.
Remember: happy feet make for happy adventures.