The Womens Trango Tower is a lightweight, tough and highly versatile boot suited to a wide range of mountain activities. They're stiff, supportive and ideal for someone who likes to dabble in a little of everything; whether that's via ferrata, general walking or multi-day backpacking.
When most think of 'stiff' boots, a restrictive, heavy and cumbersome picture springs to mind. La Sportiva would argue against this with their 3D flex design. Essentially, the collar of the boot around your ankle is designed to move freely backward and forward without sacrificing support sideways. You get the best of both worlds, a boot which supports your ankle for techical and uneven terrain, but also a piece of footwear which doesn't restrict you, which moves with you rather than against you. This also doubles up as a way of securing your heel more tightly.
The outer of the Trango is constructed from a mix of water repellent nylon and abrasion resistant Honey-Comb Guard sections. The Honey-Comb sections provide a high level of abrasion resistance towards crampon strikes, rocks and general wear and tear, while the nylon uppers provide weather resistance and breathability. Underneath these fabrics lies a Gore-Tex membrane to keep your feet warm and dry in wet conditions.
Inside the boot, a specifically designed super-thick 7mm footbed allows you to wear the boot for extended periods of time without achy feet. This footbed is also thicker at the heel to avoid injuries and to enhance comfort. Underneath the Trango Tower, a Cube sole by Vibram gives you buckets of grip in just about all mountain conditions. Different thicknesses of tread are used throughout this sole to provide a stable braking system while descending. A climbing zone (basically a flat, sharper section) allows you to have a stable and precise piece of footwear for via ferrata and scrambling.
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Womens specific fit
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Lightweight
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Mix of fabrics for durability and breathability
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Gore-Tex membrane
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Reinforced fabrics
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Vibram sole with braking system
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Thick, supportive footbed
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Microfibre insert
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3D flex system around the collar