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All Types Of Mountaineering Shoes

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In general, we choose the standard of climbing shoes or boots, which is comfortable, durable and effective in protecting feet and ankles from injury.

Mountaineering boots can be roughly divided into four categories.

Each type of boots is designed on the basis of different mountain conditions and time to travel. Therefore, the above factors must be identified before buying mountaineering boots.

Light climbing shoes

Purpose: mainly designed for short distance travelers, suitable for general outdoor camping. The mountaineering area is not complicated, and the residence time is only one to two days.

Features: the design features of this pointed shoe are comfortable, soft and breathable.

But the hardness and wear resistance of sole are the lowest among mountaineering shoes.

Appearance: the upper of this kind of shoe is made of sheepskin and synthetic fiber, the sole adopts plastic plastic material, the lining of the shoe is made of chemical fiber with certain air permeability, and the upper is lower.

Medium climbing boots

Purpose: mainly for medium distance tramway designers, suitable for carrying more mountaineering equipment, mountain type is not very complex, the journey is generally short to medium distance climbers.

Features: boot sole has good rigidity and abrasion resistance.

Appearance: boots of this type are made of sheepskin or thin cowhide with hard plastic material or Vibram on the boot.

Boots are lined with softer sheepskin or Gore-Tex, SympaTex and other materials. The middle height of the boot can effectively protect the feet from ankle joints.

Heavy climbing boots

Purpose: mainly designed for the long distance tramway, suitable for carrying heavy mountaineering equipment, and landing in mountainous areas with complex types and long stay outside the mountain climbers.

Features: the boot has strong rigidity and durable abrasion, which can protect the sole of feet better.

Some models can also be fitted with claws.

Appearance: boots of this kind of boots are made of thick cowhide. It has good soft and safety. The boot is made of Vibram and added a certain amount of carbon fiber or steel plate. The boots are lined with Gore-Tex, SympaTex, Cambrelle and other materials. The boot band is higher than the medium-sized boots, so it can effectively protect the ankle joint below the lower leg.

Snow mountain hiking boots

Purpose: this kind of boots are specially designed for snowy mountains above 6000 meters above sea level. Boots and boots have strong rigidity, which can effectively protect feet and crus, and can be fitted with claws.

Characteristics: boots are heavier in weight and less flexible.

Appearance: boot bottom adopts Vibram and inner lining steel plate, boot surface adopts hard plastic resin material.

The boot lining is made of Gore-Tex material and the boots are higher.