Lowa Boots To Make First Appearance At Ice Fest!

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We are so excited to announce that LOWA Boots has committed to making strong presence at the 2016 Michigan Ice Fest! For the first time in our history MIF participants will be able to demo some of the finest mountaineering and technical ice boots on the planet!  As well as providing a much needed boost to our demo fleet, Lowa ambassador, Carlos Buhler will be attending the festival teaching our Expedition Class. With major ascents on five continents, including the first (and only) ascent of Mt. Everest via the east Kangshung Face from Tibet, Carlos is considered one of the most accomplished mountain climbers in the world. His specialty is high-standard mountaineering characterized by small teams, no oxygen, minimal gear and equipment on ascents of difficult routes in challenging conditions.

 

For 90+ years, LOWA BOOTS have been acclaimed as the finest outdoor boots in the world by climbers, mountaineers, hikers, the media and certified quality testers. Our attention to every detail in design and European manufacturing has earned our reputation for building the world’s most comfortable and durable boots since 1923.

We build our boots under the European Union’s most stringent manufacturing, environmental and labor regulations. We put into practice what many other companies only pay lip service to: Clean manufacturing, minimal waste and fair labor practices. From start to finish, LOWA footwear is 100% designed, sourced, and handcrafted in Europe.

LOWA is also the only outdoor footwear manufacturer in the world to be granted ISO 9001 status for the highest quality construction and process standards.

Mountain Experts

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Our most versatile alpine boot for automatic crampons. Updated with Flex® Lacing. Lightened with VIBRAM® Dolent sole, this boot still has a generous rocker shape for easy walking. Ideal for heavy backpack trips and mixed climbing.

  • UPPER: Mountaineering Split Leather, CORDURA® & Microfiber
  • LINING: Waterproof/breathable GORE-TEX® & 200 gram PrimaLoft®
  • CLIMATE CONTROL
  • TONGUE STUD/X-LACING
  • C4 TONGUE
  • FLEXFIT-SYNCHRO
  • I-LOCK
  • FOOTBED: Insulate Pro Alu-Coated with Fleece
  • MIDSOLE: PU
  • OUTSOLE: VIBRAM® Dolent
  • STABILIZER: 6mm Nylon
  • WEIGHT: 1760 grams

Weisshorn GTX

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LOWA’s most technical mixed route alpine boot. FLEXFIT-SYNCHRO for easy ankle flex in steep terrain. Double tongue with removable, adjustable inner tongue for perfect fit across top of the foot. Foot hold and lacing is enhanced with I-Lock. I-Core to reduce weight, enhance rigidity for automatic crampon compatibility.

  • UPPER: Mountaineering Split Leather, CORDURA® & Microfiber
  • LINING: Waterproof/breathable GORE-TEX® w/ DURATHERM® Insulation
  • FLEXFIT-SYNCHRO
  • I-LOCK
  • FOOTBED: Insulate Pro Alu-coated with Fleece
  • MIDSOLE: PU with I-Core
  • OUTSOLE: VIBRAM® Dolent
  • STABILIZER: 6mm Nylon
  • WEIGHT: 1950 grams

 

Latok XT

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Vertical ice and low altitude expedition boot. Synthetic upper to save weight. Outer CORDURA® cuff with TIZIP waterproof zipper. Insulated with DURATHERM®. I-Core in sole package for lightweight stability. Waterproof.

  • UPPER: CORDURA® with Full-length TIZIP
  • LINING: DURATHERM® Insulation
  • FOOTBED: Insulate Pro Alu-Coated with Fleece
  • MIDSOLE: PU
  • OUTSOLE: Vibram® Dolent
  • STABILIZER: 6mm Nylon with I-Core
  • WEIGHT: 1900 grams

Lowa is extending a warm welcome to come on in to the Ice Fest headquarters and demo a pair of their technical mountain boots!  The demo at the Michigan Ice Fest is the perfect way to test out gear to see which boot, tool or crampon best suits your needs.  Please be sure to thank everyone at LOWA for joining us this year!