New and improved. The insulated, weatherproof/breathable Alpine Expert GTX II is a versatile high-altitude boot for comfort on adventures that include demanding surfaces, challenging alpine environments and unstable weather conditions. Ready for action, it balances flexibility and durability. Features include a GORE-TEX® lining plus PrimaLoft® synthetic insulation for weatherproof comfort, rugged materials, exceptional traction due to its Vibram® Alp Trac® Ice sole and crampon compatibility. Furthermore, the higher cut, anatomical fit and Flexfit®, Flexfit Synchro® and X-Lacing technologies provide excellent stability. Designed for mixed climbing tours and carrying heavy pack loads of 20kgs+ for long distances in steep environments.
Features
GORE-TEX® waterproof/breathable membrane plus 400g PrimaLoft® synthetic insulation provide weather protection and warmth
Mountaineering split leather and microfibre uppers are robust, durable, open-pored for breathability while remaining water resistant and combine with DuraPU® midsoles for long-lasting wear
Anatomically-hsaped C4 tongue reduces pressure on your instep and allows for improved flex and comfort
X-Lacing® reduces tongue movement and prevents pressure and blisters from forming
Roller eyelets allow for quick and easy lacing with minimal friction
Flexfit Synchro® plus Flexfit® allow your foot to roll forward thus saving you strength when going uphill and providing noticeable comfort
Anatomical footbeds for natural arch support and better fit
Heel cushion adds to comfort by reducing stress on the heel every time you step out
Slingshot, a special form of heel rubber attached using tension, provides optimal stability to the heel and maintains a strong link between your front and rear foot generating a powerful restoring force and creating optimal grip and excellent adaptability
8mm Hard carbon winter shank provides stiffness allows asent with ease by keeping the boot flat whilst keeping the boot weight to a minimum to reduce fatigue
Vibram® Alp Trac® Ice outsoles provide exceptional traction and durability, boots can be resoled for extra years of use
Large "Climbing Zone" at the tip of the sole for precise stepping
Self-cleaning tread profile
Totally crampon-compatible boots
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.
