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Hi-Tec Women's V-Lite Altitude Ultra

$124.00
Product Information:

• A full-fledged hiking boot that keeps you dry and protected wherever you go.
• Waterproof full-grain leather upper.
• V-Lite design and construction.
• ion-mask™ waterproofing technology uses an invisible polymer mask at a molecular level in order to repel oil, water, and most other liquids without changing the look, weight, or feel of the shoe.
• Fully gusseted leather tongue.
• Soft padded leather collar.
• Moisture wicking textile lining.
• Rustproof hardware.
• Women's specific last for superior fit and performance.
• Comfort-Tec contoured sockliner for all-day cushioning.
• Stabila-Flex contoured bi-fit board provides support without excess weight.
• Lightweight compression-molded EVA midsole.
• Exclusive Vibram® hiking outsole for stability and traction on all types of surfaces.
• ion-mask™:
• The plasma bonding process enables polymers to infuse the shoes/boots on a molecular scale, so ever single fiber, even on open-weave fabrics, is given a water-repellent polymer.
• Enhancing every fiber and layer (even the interior) eliminates the need for a waterproof membrane or "bootie construction", so the shoe/boot never loses any breathability.
• The absence of an additional membrane also means less weight in the construction, and it will not gain any weight when used in wet conditions because of it's water-repellent properties.
• The ion-mask™ process also keeps footwear cleaner longer by repelling dirt from the fibers and reducing staining.
• Finally, the ion-mask™ is very eco-friendly: minimal quantities of chemicals are needed, unlike traditional DWR's or membranes, and the process is activated at room temperature, making it climate-friendly and energy-efficient.
• 16.00 oz.
• Product measurements were taken using size 7. Please note that measurements may vary by size.






La Sportiva Karakorum Womens
$270.00


Product Information:

• Take in all of Mother Nature's breath taking beauty in a pair of these women's Karakorum mountaineering and backpacking boots from La Sportiva®.
• Ideal boots for NOLS and Outward Bound courses.
• Features 2.8mm Idro-Perwanger leather uppers withstand years of abuse.
• Vibram® rubber rand.
• Padded Cordura® cuff.
• Dry-Best® lining.
• 8mm high-density nylon with anti-torsion plate.
• SBR Aircushion midsole.
• Women's Makalu board last construction.
• Multi-directional 3D Flex™ hinge promotes easy flex and faster break-in period.
• Aggressive Vibram® Couloir sole with semi-automatic crampon attachment for alpine climbing.
• 6.00" shaft height.
• 11.00" circumference.
• 26.00 oz.
• Product measurements were taken using size 37.5 (US Womens 6.5). Please note that measurements may vary by size.