Ice Climbing Boots
These are special Ice Climbing boots designed for ice and high mountain climbing. Crampons are easily attached to this type of boot for a better grip on ice fields and packed snow and steep or vertical ice climbing. Ice climbing boots also have stiff soles to provide support when ice climbing or very steep icy grades. They are built taller, stiffer, and are insulated to withstand extreme cold. There are several types of material ice climbing boots can be made from. Leather, plastic, or synthetic material has given excellent performance. The height and stiffness is attained by use use of a full steel shank. Additionally, carbon fiber has been used by some manufacturers to get the additional stiffness in the sold. While they are fairly stiff, they are not completely rigid like ski boots. A certain amount of flexibility is needed for hiking and snowshoeing.
These boots are designed to be used with ice climbing crampons. Manufacturers add a feature called welts to assist compatibility in wearing crampons. Welts are built into both the toe and heel of the boot like a small platform. This gives the crampon a firm fixture to attach to. These boots are designed to be used in extreme cold and must be insulated sufficiently to protect the climber from frostbite. To achieve this, ice climbing boots have a synthetic insulation integrated into the boot.
There are two types of ice climbing boot insulation.
- Single insulated. Light weight and insulated as a single unit. The insulation is permanently attached to the boot. Since the insulation cannot be removed from single boots, they are not ideally suited for multi-day cold weather excursions.
- Double insulated. This is made with a non-insulated shell and removable insulated liner. Usually there is a removable outer shell and removable liner. The double insulation is for protection during long term exposure.
The versatility of ice climbing boots also makes them useful for other high altitude
Ice Climbing and climbing. They are also used by people who routinely work in cold weather. Ski lift operators, mountain rescue teams, cold weather equipment operators and many more use this type of boot in their profession.
Mens' Ice Climbing Boots
 La Sportiva Glacier Ice Climbing Boot - Men'sPrice: $249.95 Backcountry.com More... If you've ever hunched over a map you couldn't quite trust or wondered if there might be some gnarly ice blocking your route, these are the ice climbing boots for you. The La Sportiva Glacier Men's Ice Climbing Boot is a heavy duty ice climbing boot that can handle any terrain you might encounter in a week on the mountain. If the trail leads over a snowfield or onto a glacier you can slap on crampons and travel with confidence. The Glacier will even handle light Ice Climbing and it climbs alpine ice comfortably. With...  La Sportiva Trango S EVO GTX Ice Climbing Boot - Men'sPrice: $289.95 Backcountry.com More... The La Sportiva Trango S EVO GTX Ice Climbing Boot received a 2004 Backpacker magazine Editor's Choice Award. It weighs in at a super light 2lb 10oz, one of the reasons it's won favor with Ice Climbing gurus worldwide. The Gore-Tex membrane is guaranteed waterproof, while remaining breathable. La Sportiva took their climbing shoe background to heart when they created the snug-fitting Trango's lacing system with lace lock. Another feature that sets the Trango apart from the competition...  La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Ice Climbing Boot - Men'sPrice: $474.95 Backcountry.com More... When the mountains are a technical obstacle course of ice, snow, and frigid temperatures, the La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Ice Climbing Boot will be your foot's best friend. La Sportiva combined a waterproof breathable Gore-Tex membrane, an insulated lining , and a durable leather upper to keep your feet warm and protected for many summits to come. The Vibram sole, featuring the Impact Brake System, provides tough traction on slippery inclines, while the 3D Flex ankle allows for maximum sole-to-surface...  La Sportiva Spantik Ice Climbing Boot - Men'sPrice: $699.95 Backcountry.com More... The La Sportiva Men's Spantik Ice Climbing Boots give you the warmth for high-altitude and winter Ice Climbing and the agility to send difficult ice and mixed pitches. The synthetic outer increase flexibility and help reduce weight to a low 5lb 1oz per pair. Heat-moldable, removable liners give the Spantik Ice Climbing Boots a precise fit to ease foot fatigue and minimize heel lift when you front point steep ice. La Sportiva knows what it feels like to lace while you wearing gloves.  La Sportiva Makalu Ice Climbing Boot - Men'sPrice: $269.95 Backcountry.com More... The La Sportiva Men's Makalu Ice Climbing Boots have become among the most popular alpine footwear for everyone from casual climbers to Outward Bound students and instructors. These durable leather hold up to years of abuse in the mountains and provide plenty of support for hiking with a heavy load. Thanks to full crampon compatibility, the La Sportiva Makalu Ice Climbing Boots make a great choice for glacier travel, and their Vibram soles provide excellent traction on snow, mud, dirt,...  La Sportiva Baruntse Ice Climbing Boot - Men'sPrice: $599.95 Backcountry.com More... For the cold, foreboding peaks of the worldas great ranges, La Sportiva created the sturdy, durable Menas Baruntse Ice Climbing Boot. With a PU-coated, two-layer insulating outer and a removable, thermo-moldable EVA inner, the Baruntse holds in warmth and blocks out snow and weather on high-altitude summit ridges and icy headwalls. A thermo-reflective aluminum layer in the shell helps conserve heat, and abrasion-resistant Cordura reinforcements on both the shell and inner.  La Sportiva Karakorum Ice Climbing Boot - Men'sPrice: $269.95 Backcountry.com More... Designed for the intense level of NOLS and Outward Bound Ice Climbing courses, the La Sportiva Men's Karakorum Ice Climbing Boot delivers superior support and rugged durability for long climbs and alpine expeditions. La Sportiva's Idro-Perwanger silicone-impregnated roughout leather is highly water-resistant, breathable, and tougher than a lumberjack's calloused hands. Add a Vibram rubber toe rand and outsole, as well as the wicking comfort of the Karakorum's Dry-Best lining.  Millet Everest GTX Ice Climbing Boot - Men'sPrice: $824.90 Backcountry.com More... Your feet are what get you to the summit, so protect them from the world's harshest mountain environments with the Millet Men's Everest GTX Ice Climbing Boot. This expedition-grade boot features a Cordura upper covered by an integrated Gore-Tex gaiter for boot-packing up steep ridges. An automatic crampon attachment secures your spikes, and the fiberglass and carbon footbed provides a rigid platform for frontpointing on technical pitches.  Scarpa Triolet Pro GTX Ice Climbing Boot - Men'sPrice: $318.95 Backcountry.com More... Lace up the Scarpa Men's Triolet Pro GTX Ice Climbing Boot and climb with comfortable confidence from the rocky approach through the ice-capped summit and back again. This waterproof ice climbing boot features a Vibram Mulaz outsole that grips every bit of the mountain as you slowly ascend, and when you hit the snowfield your semi-automatic crampons easily attach to the Triolet's designed rubber toe and heel.  La Sportiva Batura Evo Ice Climbing Boot - Men'sPrice: $549.95 Backcountry.com More...
This is a lightweight, all synthetic, and built to dominate high-elevation alpine treks, including winter ice climbing, and ice climbing. This is a highly water-resistant gaiter lets you charge through knee-deep snow, and six-layer construction fends off chilling temperatures that would otherwise threaten your summit attempt. For viciously long approaches, the TPU midsole stiffener and SBR aircushion in the heel provide comfort and support.  Lowa Mountain Expert GTX Boot - Men'sPrice: $359.95 Backcountry.com More... The Lowa Men's Mountain Expert GTX Ice Climbing Boot combines German engineering with Italian craftsmanship to deliver an all-around Ice Climbing boot that meets the exacting needs of alpine adventurers. The 3D Flexitallows for more natural ankle flex without compromising stability, and the proprietary Lowa heel truss provides better heel hold and improved abrasion resistance.  Mammut Monolith GTX Boot - Men'sPrice: $258.95 Backcountry.com More... The Mammut Men's Monolity GTX is a tough yet flexible ice climbing boot that can handle the punishing approach hike and go right into the technical pitches. The Gore-Tex membrane seals out moisture when you're post-holing up a snow field, and the crampon-compatible Vibram sole is ready for everything from granite slabs to vertical ice. The Hybrid Shell gives you the perfect balance between support and flex, and the Internal Motion Control locks your foot in place on rough terrain.  Millet Radikal Pro Ice Climbing Boot - Men'sPrice: $399.95 Backcountry.com More... Tackle steep, snowy ridges, fat water ice, and technical mixed terrain with the Millet Men's Radikal Pro Ice Climbing Boot. This fully-waterproof, double-wall insulated and built for serious performance at altitude, and its phylon honeycomb construction, fleece lining, and Boa speed lacing system make for a warm, light, ice climbing boot that will help you push your limits in alpine terrain. It has an integrated neoprene gaiter and stretchy PU storm flap keep out snow and debris.  Scarpa Charmoz GTX Ice Climbing Boot - Men'sPrice: $298.95 Backcountry.com More... The Scarpa Men's Charmoz GTX Ice Climbing Boots excel on varied alpine terrain where a pitch of snow is followed by a pitch of rock which precedes two pitches of ice. Waterproof breathable Gore-Tex inserts keep your feet dry as you posthole to the base of your route. The 3/4-length shanks allow comfortable walking on the approach hike. Vibram Mulaz soles give the Charmoz GTX great traction on both snow and the techy rock climbing that gets you up the first few hundred feet.  Scarpa Mont Blanc GTX Ice Climbing Boot - Men'sPrice: $418.95 Backcountry.com More... For winter warriors of all types, we present the Scarpa Men's Mont Blanc GTX Ice Climbing Boot is sure-footed choice for meandering through the mountains or bagging burly summits. The Mont Blanc offers a classic Ice Climbing design combined with the protection of technical Gore-Tex waterproof breathable materials. Lace up this versatile boot, and experience unmatched comfort and flexibility during your approach without sacrificing steep-terrain stability.  Mammut Mamook GTX Boot - Men'sPrice: $388.95 Backcountry.com More... For light-and-fast alpine pushes, the Mammut Men's Mamook GTX Boot gives you the lightweight protection you need to push through difficult technical terrain. A Gore-Tex waterproof breathable membrane seals out snow and water, while the crampon-compatible Vibram sole tackles slabby approaches as easily as vertical ice. A carbon-fiber shank gives you a rigid support platform without weighing you down, and Mammut's Internal Motion Control locks your foot in place.  Mammut Mamook Thermo Boot - Men'sPrice: $418.95 Backcountry.com More... Slip on the heavy duty and highly functional Mammut Mamook Thermo Boot for your next ascent into the high-altitude world. Specifically engineered microfibre racing leather makes this boot highly resistant to abrasion and water absorption so the Mamook can weather your most aggressive summit effort.  Scarpa Phantom Guide Boot - Men'sPrice: $524.95 Backcountry.com More... From the Bugaboos to Huntington Ravine, the Scarpa Phantom Guide is a lightweight alpine climbing boot for all your Ice Climbing needs. The Phantom has an ErgoFit system that allows you to flex your feet naturally so you can get a better grip on small rock flakes when you're ascending technical terrain.  Zamberlan Monster GT RR Boots - Men'sPrice: $300.00 Backcountry.com More... If the list of adjectives describing your next approach include 'steep,' 'sketchy,' 'slick,' 'wet,' or 'treacherous,' the Zamberlan Monster GT RR Shoe features a Gore-Tex membrane, a Vibram outsole, and plenty of tech to shepherd you to your crag. Blurring the line between a traditional approach shoe and a sturdy hiker, the Monster combines a precise fit, plenty of grip, and impressive edging capabilities to create a shoe that's as trustworthy on trails as it is on talus.  La Sportiva Trango Extreme Evo Light GTX - Men'sPrice: $399.95 Backcountry.com More... Footwear can mean the difference between success and failure in the mountains, so count on the La Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Boots for fast-and-light alpine climbs and massive ice lines. The Gore-Tex Duratherm lining ensures warm and dry feet even when you're sending a dripping ice pitch. La Sportiva used a combination of Cordura uppers and Vibram rubber rands to make these boots tough enough for life in the alpine realm, and the narrow-profile, crampon-compatible Vibram soles give you... Womens' Ice Climbing Boots
 Kayland M11+ Ice Climbing Boot - Women'sPrice: $439.95 Backcountry.com More... As you work your way along a 16,000-foot-high ridgeline or climb a mixed route replete with overhangs, the Kayland Women's M11+ Ice Climbing Boots keep your feet warm and dry. The eVent liners stop moisture from seeping in but let your perspiration out. Warm, lightweight, compressible PrimaLoft insulation works like down except it continues to insulate when wet. The integrated gaiters block ice and spindrift and stop your pants from riding up during overhung dry tooling. Laces that go all the way to the toes...  La Sportiva Glacier Ice Climbing Boot - Women'sPrice: $249.95 Backcountry.com More...
If you've ever hunched over a map you couldn't quite trust or wondered if there might be some gnarly ice blocking your route, these are for you. The La Sportiva Glacier Ice Climbing Boot for Women is a heavy duty ice climbing boot that makes heavy duty loads feel light. With a little more flex and rocker than other burly ice climbing boots, it's more comfortable on long hikes when you have to carry a lot of gear. They can handle any terrain you might encounter in a week on the mountain. If the trail leads over...  La Sportiva Makalu Ice Climbing Boot - Women'sPrice: $269.95 Backcountry.com More... The La Sportiva Makalu Ice Climbing Boots are among the most-popular footwear in the mountains, and now a women's-specific fit brings their versatility and performance to you. Durable leather material and tough Vibram soles handle years and years of abuse. Full crampon compatibility makes the La Sportiva Makalu Ice Climbing Boots an excellent pick for glacier travel and single-day alpine trips. Grab yourself a pair and head for the mountains.  La Sportiva Trango S EVO GTX Ice Climbing Boot - Women'sPrice: $289.95 Backcountry.com More... The La Sportiva Women's Trango S EVO GTX Ice Climbing Boot features the weather protection of Gore-Tex and the low weight you demand in the mountains. By using a combination of synthetic leather and waterproof Cordura, La Sportiva managed to make these sporty ice climbing boots very light and tough enough for the alpine world. The Trango EVO also include Vibram soles for serious on-snow performance and newmatic crampon compatibility when you get to the ice.  La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Ice Climbing Boot - Women'sPrice: $474.95 Backcountry.com More... Today's climb promises to be long, technical, and coldthe La Sportiva Women's Nepal EVO GTX Ice Climbing Boot is the footwear of choice. This heavy-duty leather ice climbing boot features both lightweight insulation and a Gore-Tex waterproof breathable membrane to keep your feet protected in the big mountains. Not only does the Nepal EVO provide a contoured fit for any female foot, but the adjustable and removable tongue makes for quick fine tuning, and the EZ Roller hardware helps lock your foot in place.... La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Ice Climbing Boot - Women'sPrice: $474.95 Backcountry.com More... Today's climb promises to be long, technical, and coldthe La Sportiva Women's Nepal EVO GTX Ice Climbing Boot is the footwear of choice. This heavy-duty leather boot features both lightweight insulation and a Gore-Tex waterproof breathable membrane to keep your feet protected in the big mountains. Not only does the Nepal EVO provide a contoured fit for any female foot, but the adjustable and removable tongue makes for quick fine tuning, and the EZ Roller hardware helps lock your foot in place. Selected Ice Climbing Boots On Sale
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