Trekking and mountaineering boots for mountain trips, glacier hikes and more technical ascents, for men and women: from boots for walking on trails to boots for use with crampons.
Three families. Trekking boots form the largest group, mostly GTX versions with a Gore-Tex membrane, for hikes including long trails. Between categories are boots for both trekking and mountaineering, for demanding routes and mixed terrain. Mountaineering boots cater for high mountains, glaciers and ice climbing.
How to choose. Start with the terrain: trekking boots for trails, trekking and mountaineering boots for mixed terrain, and mountaineering boots when crampons are needed.
Brands. SCARPA, La Sportiva, SALEWA, Kayland, HOKA, AKU, The North Face, Boreal, Dolomite.
