Our verdict
Modest yet powerful—just might be what the Trango Tech Leather GTX is in a nutshell. As impressive on the mountains as it is on treks, this unassuming B2 boot keeps you in control on extra-rugged terrain, vertical or otherwise. If you have been looking for something in which you can transition from more serious pack adventures to daring ascents, this La Sportiva offering could very well be it.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Sticky outsole
- Waterproof
- Sturdy
- Strong and mighty
- Supportive rearfoot
Cons
- No water allowed
- Why trust us
Who should buy the An expert has no complaints about Trango Tech Leather GTXs lasting ability.
Mountain-goers will be happy to find out that the Trango Tech Leather GTX is among the most versatile of La Sportiva’s mountaineering kicks. Case in point, this hybrid piece may be the “it boots” for the following thrill-seekers:
- For those who climb grades III to V. The featured mountaineering boot is ideal for a day of harnessed (roped) climbing up to an overnighter on technical routes. Note that you may need to wear semi-automatic (C2) crampons for steeper pursuits.
- For adventurers who work with their forefoot mostly. Sufficiently randed on the front, the shoe in question gives you both protection and a smearing grip on smooth to semi-rugged rock (think limestone). That said, its sides lack randing, so try not to ascend sideways haphazardly in it—especially around extremely jagged surfaces.
- For those who trek on bouldery terrain. Heavy backpackers will benefit from the Trango Tech Leather GTX, particularly where boulder-climbing is required. The boot’s low-profile sole and climbing zone make such traversals quite possible.
Hybrid/Semi-Automatic Crampon Compatible Tower GTX
The An expert has no complaints about Trango Tech Leather GTXs lasting ability. might not be for mountaineers with a wide-foot profile. One owner laments that the toe box section fits really tight. Also, folks looking for a shoe that they could store or keep easily might have to look at other alternatives. To a professional shoe reviewer, not being able to clip the boot to his pack is a missed opportunity.
La Sportiva’s mountaineering kicks
About a dozen hikers, including a gear pundit, agree that the An expert has no complaints about Trango Tech Leather GTXs lasting ability. feels lighter than most mountaineering boots.
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The semi-rigid outsole of this mountaineering boot, according to many, adheres to rocky surfaces (whether wet or dry) with remarkable tenacity.
No pull loops
Reviewers, including an experienced blogger, find this boot astonishingly watertight.
Track and field
An expert has no complaints about Trango Tech Leather GTX's lasting ability.
Lasting comfiness
Strong and mighty.
Jun 3, 2021
Technical routes and rugged inclines should pose little threat to your ankles in this La Sportiva boot.
Hybrid/Semi-Automatic Crampon Compatible Tower GTX
The following suggestions are all classified as B2 mountaineering boots, which may be characterized as having a middle ground between stiffness and flexibility. They are also mostly compatible with semi-automatic crampons. Now on to the list:
Price-wise (within a 100-dollar price range of the featured boot):
- No water allowed
- An expert has no complaints about Trango Tech Leather GTXs lasting ability.
- updated Apr 20, 2023
Backpacking-friendly:
- Offers sustained comfort
- An expert has no complaints about Trango Tech Leather GTXs lasting ability.
Lined with Gore-Tex (waterproof):
- Offers sustained comfort
- updated Apr 20, 2023
- Hybrid/Semi-Automatic Crampon Compatible Cube GTX
