Mountaineering Boots

This page contains expedition, alpine and ice-climbing boots designed primarily for climbing and, though most climbing involves a considerable element of walking, these are not boots to consider if you solely want a walking boot.

Usage: We are often asked "Is this boot suitable for Rum Doodle?", or somewhere of that ilk. Beyond the obvious, ie that a thin 3 season leather boot is not going to keep your toes warm on Everest, it is hard to be precise on this issue. Some manufacturers are cautious and so may undersell the capabilities of their boots, while others may do the opposite. The way the boot is fitted makes a big difference too. A relaxed fit, with room inside for a medium thick sock, plus a thick mountain sock, and room to wiggle your toes will make a boot a lot warmer than fitting half a size lower and just having room for the mountain sock. Use of an overgaiter increases the warmth. Finally people feel the cold differently. With all those factors in mind we have given an approximate idea of what each boot is capable of - but it is only a guide. Standard plastic boots have been used on many successful Everest attempts and modern leather boots have been seen on top of Aconcagua - so often you can get away with things that the boots weren't really designed for. At the same time, you might meet with considerably colder temperatures than normal - so it is wise to be cautious. Ultimately there is no 100% correct foolproof answer.

Scarpa give good advice on fitting boots and shoes in the film below:

Scarpa Phantom 6000 HD
Scarpa Phantom 6000 HD
£720.00
£800.00
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The warmest, lightest and most technical mountain boot on the market.

Scarpa Phantom Tech HD
Scarpa Phantom Tech HD
Scarpa Phantom Tech HD
£540.00
£600.00
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Superb, warm boot for Scottish winter climbing and continental icefalls.

La Sportiva Nepal Extreme
La Sportiva Nepal Extreme
£373.50
£415.00
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Excellent insulated high mountain and winter climbing leather boot.

La Sportiva Men's Trango Tower Extreme GTX
La Sportiva Men's Trango Tower Extreme GTX
£351.00
£390.00
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Fully crampon compatible mountaineering boot for technical use on ice and mixed terrain.
La Sportiva Women's Trango Tower Extreme GTX
La Sportiva Women's Trango Tower Extreme GTX
£351.00
£390.00
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Fully crampon compatible mountaineering boot for technical use on ice and mixed terrain.
Scarpa Manta Tech
Scarpa Manta Tech
From £315.00
£350.00
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Warm, waterproof, winter mountaineering/walking boot.

La Sportiva Men's Aequilibrium ST GTX
La Sportiva Men's Aequilibrium ST GTX
La Sportiva Men's Aequilibrium ST GTX
£292.50
£325.00
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An ultra light technical boot ideal for via ferrata, trekking, glacier crossings and mixed terrain.

La Sportiva Women's Aequilibrium ST GTX
La Sportiva Women's Aequilibrium ST GTX
La Sportiva Women's Aequilibrium ST GTX
£292.50
£325.00
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An ultra light technical boot ideal for via ferrata, trekking, glacier crossings and mixed terrain.

Scarpa Men's Charmoz HD Shark Orange
Scarpa Men's Charmoz HD Shark Orange
£315.00
£350.00
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A B2 crossover boot suitable for lower grade winter climbs, alpinism and walking.
Scarpa Women's Charmoz HD Shark/Maldive
Scarpa Women's Charmoz HD Shark/Maldive
£315.00
£350.00
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A B2 crossover boot suitable for lower grade winter climbs, alpinism and walking.
Scarpa Men's Ribelle Light HDry
Scarpa Men's Ribelle Light HDry
Scarpa Men's Ribelle Light HDry
£288.00
£320.00
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A very lightweight and waterproof mountaineering boot, designed for moving fast.

Scarpa Women's Ribelle Light HDry
Scarpa Women's Ribelle Light HDry
Scarpa Women's Ribelle Light HDry
£288.00
£320.00
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A very lightweight and waterproof mountaineering boot, designed for moving fast.

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