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Women's

ALPINE EXPERT II GTX - TURQUOISE/ICE BLUE

$475.00
Select a color: TURQUOISE/ICE BLUE

Size chart
Even if lengths of a LOWA shoe size are roughly identical, shoes sizes are not standardized. This can result in minor differences in size from category to category and from footwear manufacturer to footwear manufacturer. Furthermore, the shape of the shoe plays an important role in the perception of size. A narrow shape makes the shoe appear smaller, while a wide shape tends to make the shoe appear larger. Of course, your feet also change during the course of your life. As you get older, they get wider and longer. That’s why LOWA recommends you should always try on shoes and check your size in the shop before you buy them.

Your best bet is to try shoes on during the afternoon, as your feet swell a little during the course of the day.

This size chart is meant to be a guide for sizing LOWA footwear. Shoes need to be tried on and fit with appropriate socks in order to determine correct size. Please note that we cannot guarantee sizing as all feet are unique.

Men's:         Wide = E/EE     Narrow = C      Medium = D

Women's:    Wide = D          Narrow = B      Medium = C

The general rule is to order the same size LOWA Boots as your standard street shoe size.

NARROW: In a narrow last, the forefoot area has a smaller volume than the same area in a normal last. Shoes made with an S last can feel more comfortable for people with slimmer feet.

WIDE: In a wide last, the forefoot area has a greater volume than the same area in a normal last. Shoes made with a W last can feel more comfortable for people with special foot types (such as a bunion, flat foot, fallen arches etc.).

STANDARD: The standard last is best suited for medium-width feet. It is the jack-of-all-trades among lasts and is used for most LOWA-shoes.

WOMEN'S INJECTED SOLES are in the following boot categories: Hiking, All Terrain, Everyday, Cold Weather, and Task Force.

EU Sizes US Men
39.5 7
40 7.5
41 8
41.5 8.5
42 9
42.5 9.5
43.5 10
44 10.5
44.5 11
45 11.5
46 12
46.5 12.5
47 13
48 13.5
48.5 14
49 14.5
49.5 15
50.5 15.5
51 16
51.5 16.5
52 17
EU Sizes US Women US Women (Injected Soles)
35 4 4.5
36 4.5 5
36.5 5 5.5
37 5.5 6
37.5 6 6.5
38 6.5 7
39 7 7.5
39.5 7.5 8
40 8 8.5
41 8.5 9
41.5 9 9.5
42 9.5 10
42.5 10 10.5
43.5 10.5 11.0
44 11 11.5

Recommended for: lower elevation mountaineering, ice climbing, and heavy winter backpacking. 

This versatile, insulated boot’s ankle design has been tweaked to allow for slightly softer, easier ankle flex when traveling uphill, but its best-selling concept remains the same, balancing comfort with durability. The Alpine Expert II GTX is a high performance yet walkable mountaineering boot, making it ideal for ice & mixed climbing, lower elevation alpine travel as well as heavy winter backpacking trips. Automatic crampon-compatible. Featuring a durably waterproof/breathable GORE-TEX lining to protect feet from the elements. Made on a women’s-specific last.

Upper Leather
Lining GORE-TEXPrimaloft®
Insole Insulate Pro Alu-Coated w/ Fleece
Midsole DuraPU®, Automatic crampon (C3) compatible
Outsole Vibram
Weight 730g / Single Shoe
Country of Origin Italy
Made In Europe
Upper Technology
2-ZONE LACING Independently adjustable lacing zones, on forefoot and upper, allow user to customize the lacing tension.
FIT WING The shell-like construction of the sole envelops and secures the foot to provide optimal fit.
ROLLER EYELETS Metal eyelets with small rollers minimize friction and equalize tension.
SLINGSHOT Rubber rand secures heel to prevent lift while front pointing.
VERY STIFF We build our boots with varying degrees of flexibility depending on intended use.
X-LACING® Metal stud works with laces, reducing unwanted tongue movement and pressure points.
Underfoot Technology
CLOSE-TO-THE-GROUND A low profile midsole for weight reduction and increased sensitivity.
CLOSE-TO-THE-ROCK Reduced midsole in toe area increases sensitivity to rock.
RESOLEABLE LOWA can resole this product at our German factory.
SHOCK ABSORBER High density PU insert under heel cushions without compromising midsole rigidity.
WOMAN LAST Our women’s models are made on women’s-specific lasts to ensure a perfect fit.
CLIMBING ZONE Flat rubber in toe area improves contact with rock.
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SKU:
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