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Asolo AFS 8000 Mountaineering Boots - Men's
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Asolo AFS 8000 Mountaineering Boots - Men's

Item # 719718

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Professional alpinists demand the serious protection and performance these mountaineering boots deliver. Perfect for cold mountain assaults worldwide.

  • Rigid and durable Pebax plastic shells are completely waterproof and maintain flexibility in extreme cold
  • Utilizes Asoframe technology which combines the midsole, heel counter and toebox into a lightweight, solid and flexible frame for superb protection
  • Rustproof, riveted hardware assures reliable lacing security; full rubber randing enhances edging ability and abrasion resistance
  • Removable 7-layer inner boots with adjustable tongue and textured outsoles provide padded protection and ample warmth on the mountain and at basecamp
  • Thinsulate™ insulation and Velveteen linings offer soft, wicking comfort and maximum heat retention for warmth when temperatures hit below zero
  • Removable AFS anatomical footbeds offer additional padding and support
  • Polyurethane midsoles provide shock absorption, cushioning and durable support for long approaches and vertical climbs
  • Vibram® Nilgiri crampon-compatible outsoles feature dual-density rubber for incredible grip on a variety of surfaces
  • Self-cleaning lug design with Asobrake for enhanced traction on descents; suitable for most step-in crampon styles

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 8.5.

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Item 719718

Asolo AFS 8000 Mountaineering Boots - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

StyleMountaineering
CutHigh
WaterproofYes
UpperElastomeric nylon
LiningVelveteen/polyester
MidsolePolyurethane
SupportThermoplastic polyurethane
OutsoleVibram rubber
Crampon compatibilityStep-in
Average weight4 lbs. 8 oz.
Average weight - metric2.04 kilograms
GenderMen's

Asolo AFS 8000 Mountaineering Boots - Men's Customer Reviews

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Asolo AFS 8000 Mountaineering Boots - Men's
 
3.4

(based on 5 reviews)

60%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to put on & adjust (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Heavy snow (3)
    • Mixed routes (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (4)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Jan

    16

    2009

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    good but tempermental boot

    By tundra ted

    from Anchorage Alaska

    About Me Outdoor Professional

    Pros

    • Good warmth
    • Great Grip
    • Versatile

    Cons

    • Tough To Adjust Straps

    Best Uses

    • Alpine Routes
    • Heavy Snow
    • Mixed Routes

    Comments about Asolo AFS 8000 Mountaineering Boots - Men's:

    ive used this boot for a whole winter climb season up here in alaska. it took about three climbs before i was able to get the boot adjusted properly, sole inserts, shims in the tonge, ect. now that the boot fits me right im happy. this year 09 im only using the boot for cold wx climbs i.e anything under -10, ive had them -30 and they preformed well. they take to crampons well, but are a bit stiff on horizantal movements (name a hard shell boot that isnt) for a plastic boot the shells are easy to put on when the temps are below zero, i sleep with the liners in my bag.
    not as bulky as the Scarpa's, but they cost twice as much, so unless you were going to use them alot, i would recommend the scarpa.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • Sizing:
    • Feels half size too big

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jan

    8

    2009

    (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Not Extreme Enough

    By XavierCO

    from Denver, CO

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy To Put On & Adjust

    Cons

    • Cold
    • Not for Extreme Condition
    • Toes hurt

    Best Uses

    • Mixed Routes

    Comments about Asolo AFS 8000 Mountaineering Boots - Men's:

    Wore for Aconcagua and it was fine up to Camp 3 (19,600 ft). On summit day, my feet really hurt. I was afraid I would need to turn around and then the sun came out, which saved my toes. I had heavy duty mountaineering socks with liners on & the toe warmers failed. Could've been worse...

    Recommendation: Wear built in gator/plastic for summit day.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jan

    20

    2008

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Tres jolie

    By ironwomble

    from Austin, TX

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy To Put On & Adjust
    • Great Grip
    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Alpine Routes
      • Heavy Snow
      • Mixed Routes
      • Vertical Ice

      Comments about Asolo AFS 8000 Mountaineering Boots - Men's:

      This is a great all round boot. I've done 6 hour hikes around freezing, a bit clunky but very comfy. Climbed WI3/4 ice, not super but very good. They seem to be quite grippy on wet rock too.
      I've used them down to -30F (don't ask, it was a bad day out), my feet got cold but it wasn't unbearable.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      31

      2008

      (1 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      small toe box

      By totalc

      from Boston

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Easy To Put On & Adjust

      Cons

      • Uncomfortable

      Best Uses

      • Heavy Snow

      Comments about Asolo AFS 8000 Mountaineering Boots - Men's:

      very high quality boot. Never tried it outdoors though. Lots of nice features with high quality laceless inner boot and outerboot has built in arch support. However, this boot is very narrow in the toe box area (narrow in height but also in width). This means that you cannot wiggle your toes without banging into the plastic above as oppossed to the same size koflach boot which gives you plenty of room. Also the narrowness of the toe box means that you can feel your toes when you kick into the ground whereas again, this is not true with the koflach. Strangley, the inner boot is sized large enough, its the outerboot that seems to small for the innerboot. I would think this all a rather serious issue for boot made for high altitute. Also, the boot comes with an amazingly thin stock footbed, which means that substituting it for a thicker custom footbed like superfeet makes the already small toe box that much smaller. On the flip side, I usually prefer narrow boots and very much like my asolo gtx hiking boots...but for standing around in the cold on an expedition you need a little wiggle room. REI needs to carry some other options.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels half size too small

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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      Feb

      8

      2008

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Sizing

      By 8405048

      from Vacaville, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Asolo AFS 8000 Mountaineering Boots - Men's:

            It's unfortunate that the REI stores in my area don't carry plastics because I'm experiencing some bad luck with ordering boot's online. But, maybe you'll be able to benefit from my frustrations. My right foot measures exactly 11 inches. My left foot is slightly longer at about 11 1/4 inches. Originally I ordered SIZE 12's which I had waited about a week for, just to find out they didn't fit. So I sent those back and waited another 3 weeks for my "special ordered" SIZE 13's. Believe it or not, the big toe on my left foot was still rubbing length wise!!! Moral of the story... order big!
            I had similar trouble with the Scarpa Invernos as well, so check out that review.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels full size too small

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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