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Lowa Alpine Expert II GTX Mountaineering Boots - Men's
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Balancing comfort with durability, the men's Lowa Alpine Expert II GTX mountaineering boots are ideal for ice and mixed climbing, lower elevation alpine travel, and heavy winter backpacking trips.
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- Ankle design has been tweaked to allow for slightly softer, easier ankle flex when traveling uphill
- Durably waterproof/breathable GORE-TEX linings protect feet from the elements
- 2-zone lacing uses independently adjustable lacing zones, on the forefoot and upper, allowing you to customize the lacing tension
- Metal eyelets with small rollers minimize friction and equalize tension
- X-LACING® metal stud works with laces, reducing unwanted tongue movement and pressure points
- Extremely durable DuraPU® midsoles absorb shock and rebound well
- Automatic crampon compatible
- Very stiff
- Resoleable by Lowa at their German factory
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View all Lowa Men's Mountaineering Boots| Best Use | Mountaineering |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Type of Waterproofing | GORE-TEX waterproof/breathable membrane |
| Upper | Mountaineering split leather; microfiber |
| Lining | GORE-TEX; PrimaLoft |
| Midsole | DuraPU polyurethane; automatic crampon (C3) compatible |
| Outsole | Vibram Alp Trac Ice rubber |
| Can Be Resoled | Yes |
| Crampon Compatibility | Step-in |
| Weight (Pair) | 3 lbs. 15.8 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
Lowa Footwear - Men's
| 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 15 | |
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| U.S. Men's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 15 |
| U.S. Women's | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | |||||||||
| UK | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13.5 | 14 |
| EU | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43.5 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 46 | 46.5 | 47 | 48 | 48.5 | 49.5 |
Sizing Notes
Wide = E/EE; Narrow = C; Medium = D
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Location:WA
Age:25–34
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11
2 months ago
Really happy with these boots
Yes , I recommend this product
I'm very happy with these so far, they are warm and waterproof, give enough support and are great for me as someone with wider feet, usually I wear size 11 shoes so for these a size 13 was perfect. They are also a good in between if you don't need anything super technical but still want good boots for glaciers and rocky trails, they are comfortable enough I could wear them just for a pretty casual hike.
Age:25–34
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11
Location:Windham Maine
Age:65–74
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:5'10"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10.5
1 week ago
I love a boot that ticks all the boxes.
Yes , I recommend this product
I need a boot that I can give me a little more insulation than my Cresta Hiking boots in Winter. CHECK I'd love to have a boot with a lacing system that locks the heel in place and are not bricks. CHECK I need a boot that is waterproof. I've seen reviews with the boots submerged in water. CHECK This boot is way more than I need for my winter forays Hiking / Snowshoeing/ and standing in winter for hours while out shooting wildlife and Auroras, but it sure does check the necessary boxes. CHECK I'll put them to the test tomorrow with a sunrise photoshoot with some owls in the single digits. I'll followup with a wearability review later. And a previous review mentioned wearing a size 11 but bought size 13. I am a 10.5 but occasionally size up to 11.. I went in to REI to see what size I should get. Since I would have ordered 11 and I wanted to get a boot that would allow me to wear a beefy boot sock. So with my Alpaca Heavyweight sock, the 11 fit perfectly. I just want to say, if you can, try to size them up before ordering if you can.
Age:65–74
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:5'10"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10.5
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 8
7 days ago
Lowa never fails to impress
Yes , I recommend this product
I usually wear size 8 for boots and 8.5 for insulated boots. 8.5 fit perfect with both a thick wool sock and Fox River sock liner. I usually have fitting issues with most boots (Too much heel movement & painfully tight on toes and mid foot) however this boot fit me perfectly along with all the other Lowas I have. This was also personally the most comfortable and easy to walk in mountaineering boot I have worn.
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 8
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