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
Germany or Italy
GORE-TEX
Guaranteed waterproof footwear.
Primaloft®
Ultimate warmth-to-weight thermal efficiency.
Vibram
Premium outsoles for active footwear.
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.