Mountain Footwear Ask any experienced mountaineer what the most important piece of equipment is on a climb, and chances are good they’ll say boots. If they fit properly and keep your feet warm, they are doing their job. If they don’t, painful cold feet may compromise your experience. \r\n \r\nA wide variety of mountaineering boots exist on the market today. They range from non-insulated, lightweight boots designed for short climbs with little glacier travel all the way up to heavily insulated, double boots with integrated gaiters designed for high altitude expeditions, including Everest. Most people will find that a boot somewhere in between these two extremes is ideal. But with so many options to choose from and only a vague manufacturer\'s description to go by, how do you know what boot is right for you?\r\n