The women's-specific Tibet GTX is an ideal boot for carrying heavy loads over long distances in rugged terrain and extreme weather conditions. Features include a nubuck leather upper and GORE-TEX® waterproof/breathable lining for dry comfort, FlexFit Synchro for easy ankle flex and articulation, compatibility with strap-on crampons and a Vibram® Masai outsole for excellent traction and effective heel braking.
Features
Built on a women's -specific wide last
Nubuck leather 2.4-2.6mm upper
Waterproof/breathable GORE-TEX® lining fully lasted to provide good conformation over your foot to reduce bunching and providing a smooth fit, eliminating hot spots
Perforations in the lining allows air to enter, pumping heat and moisture back out
FlexFit Synchro allows for more natural and easy forward ankle flex and good heel fit with improved stability
C4 Tongue has a patented anatomical construction to cradle your foot in comfort and especially over the instep
Tongue Stud/X-Lacing allows for better pressure distribution, centred tongue
I-Lock (locking cam) lacing system for ease of lacing differentially
Ball Bearing lacing for easy lace up and tension
Balance Insole, with a breathable top layer, and slow reacting foam, delivers instant customisation to your foot. This proprietary insole transports moisture away from your foot, eliminates pressure points, minimises friction between foot and insole and reduces fatigue
PU midsole with SPS Dynamic TPU elements - designed to help control over-pronation and supination, reducing fatigue and potential injury when covering long distances through encouraging correct gait
Stiff Flex 5mm nylon stabiliser, full length and width with a PU layer for total support underfoot
Vibram® Masai outsole for traction, cushioning and support underfoot on uneven, rocky terrain. High wall rubber rand
Compatible with strap-on crampons
230mm tall
Specifications
Upper
Nubuck leather, 2.4 - 2.6mm
Lining
GORE-TEX® membrane
Insole
Balance Insole
Midsole
PU with SPS (Supination/Pronation Support) Dynamic TPU elements
Support/Shank
Stiff Flex nylon 5mm
Outsole
Vibram® Masai
Average Weight
1400g (pair, UK 5)
Technologies
Nubuck Leather is a full grain leather that has been lightly sanded for a softer finish. It gives it a suede-like look. Nubuck can be oiled, waxed or left plain, depending on the desired look.
FlexFit Synchro: When hiking and climbing, especially on narrow tracks, and even more so on rough terrain, the orthopaedic "centre" of the ankle joint does not correspond to the orthopaedic "centre" of the knee joint. This is a natural result of the way the foot touches the ground: not centrally below the hip joint but a little bit more medially. As a consequence, the longitudinal axis of the lower leg is not completely vertical but slightly inclined to the outside. The asymmetrical upper construction of the FlexFit-Synchro technology takes this biomechanical knowledge into account. The shaft of the shoe moves "in sync" with the lower leg, thereby noticeably improving walking comfort. BENEFIT: Adds massively to comfort and flexibility of ankles in stiff and rigid Alpine and backpacking boots whilst maintaining protection.
C4 Tongue: is made up of 15 parts, is anatomically contoured for a natural flex that cradles the foot and promotes a faster break-in time. It provides increased walking comfort due to an asymmetrical padding (thicker towards the outside of the for to stop the tongue sliding to the outside), an additional soft padding to the top of the tongue to stop leather edges biting into your shins (especially when descending, and a flex notch at the base of the instep that allows it to conform beautifully, thereby relieving pressure on the instep.
Vibram® Masai:
PU midsole with anti-pronation/anti supination zones
Excellent grip on all surfaces thanks to self-cleaning mountaineering tread
Rough braking and rappelling studs
Undercut heel front for excellent grip
"Climbing Zone" at the tip of the sole
Care
LOWA's guide to cleaning:
Prepare by removing the insole to allow it to air and dry and remove the laces to allow you to reach tucked away corners
Remove the dirt from your boots with a brush under lukewarm running water. For heavily soiled boots use specialist footwear cleaning products or soap suds.
Increase the leather's water resistance: Cleaned boots are in an "open-pored" state and will soak up water. In order to "close" the leather again, an impregnating spray should first be used when they are still damp. Please note that proofing will only be fully effective 24 hours after application.
Maintain the leather's natural softness: Once your boots have been water-proofed they should also regularly have a water-based cream rubbed or polished into them (with a brush), especially when they have had a soaking. TIP… Apply more in the forefoot / flex zone area (it's like a hinge) and brush away any excess. Do this immediately following waterproofing. Leather that has not been treated in this way dries out, becomes brittle and cracks, leaving your footwear irreparably damaged. To prevent this happening, apply your leather care product using a cloth and then polish it off with a brush. By carefully warming the leather with a hair dryer, the care product will be absorbed even deeper into the leather. LOWA do not advise the use of oils or greases. Although they leave the leather very soft and almost waterproof, they reduce the stiffness and therefore the stability of the footwear. Furthermore, oils and greases also clog the leather pores, thereby preventing the leather from breathing (rubber boot effect). In the worst case scenario they can even dissolve the adhesives used in the footwear. DO NOT use care products containing: beeswax, animal fats and petroleum oils e.g. Dubbin, Neatsfoot Oil, Mink Oil and Sno-Seal, etc.
Give your boots ample time to dry: Never place boots to dry on a radiator, too near to a fireplace or oven, inside a car or in the trunk of your car. They should also not be left on the back step in direct sunlight; the ambient temperature which develops can be as bad as a heater or open fire and the UV perishes the randing.
Store your boots in a dry, well-aired place. Never store wet boots in damp rooms or the car as they will get mouldy.
Video
The women's version is the same as the men's in this video but built on a women's-specific last.
