Mountain Logic™ Guides Mountain Footwear | Page 11

Insoles and Liners Consider purchasing a custom foot bed for more cushion, comfort, and warmth. There are good options to choose from, ranging from thin to thick with padded arches. You can also replace the liners (heat-moldable or non) in older plastic boots to increase comfort and warmth.

Sole

Slim Sport

Footbed

Intuition

Denali Liner

Sole

Ed Viesturs Signature

Edition Footbed

Gaiters and Overboots An overboot will allow you to wear a less insulated mountaineering boot on colder expeditions. A popular boot that may not be warm enough for Denali, can work perfectly there when paired with an overboot, thus saving you from having to purchase another pair of mountaineering boots. Gaiters will help further protect your feet and boots from the elements, keeping moisture out and trapping warmth in.

Knee Length or Short Gaiters? Whatever model you choose, gaiters should be large enough to fit over your mountaineering boots as well as contain any loose clothing on which your crampons could catch. Knee length gaiters are a good option for early and late season when you may encounter deep snow on the climb. In mid-summer, when most of the climb will take place on firm snow, a shorter gaiter can be used. The shorter gaiter still protects from snow getting in your boots while providing less coverage in warmer conditions. The Whittaker Mountaineering rental model is a tried and true knee-length gaiter.

GAITERS

OVERBOOTS

FORTY BELOW

K2 Superlight™

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Verglas™

Outdoor

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Expedition

Crocodiles™

Outdoor

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flex-tex

Forty Below

Purple Haze™

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