Salewa MS Ortles Couloir - Unisex's mountaineering boots

Award-winning technical precision, lightweight construction, high-performance insulation, optimal protection, and a snug fit in cold and wet conditions: The Ortles Couloir is Salewa’s award-winning, innovative, and fully crampon-compatible mountaineering boot designed for alpine mountaineering, ice climbing, and mixed terrain. Kevlar® and PU for outstanding protection with minimal weight. Its understated design and weight of just 725 g make the Ortles Couloir the lightest mountaineering boot in its category. This is made possible by the lightweight yet sturdy, load-bearing carbon fiber frame. The combination of die-cast carbon fiber and reinforced, unidirectional polymer fiber composites allows for reduced thickness while maintaining maximum torsional and longitudinal stiffness, strength, and rigidity. The upper section of the frame is additionally reinforced with Kevlar® and PU, thereby improving protection and flexibility in the shin area. The special carbon-fiber Ankle Protector System (APS), attached to the boot with a hinge, protects the ankle while offering excellent freedom of movement when walking. A durable PU rand protects the upper from damage caused by rock edges, scree, and crampons. The Ortles Couloir is, of course, fully crampon-compatible, a feature further enhanced by the rigid carbon fiber frame and additional reinforced toe and heel caps. Highly Effective Insulation The Ortles Couloir was developed in collaboration with mountain guides and professional climbers to keep your feet comfortably dry and warm even under extreme mountain conditions, while preventing sweat buildup. The combination of an inner and outer boot features a waterproof, breathable membrane as well as a flexible and comfortable outer protective gaiter made of nylon with a heat-sealed, waterproof YKK® zipper and an abrasion-resistant PU toe cap. The protective gaiter’s elastic properties and a gaiter cuff with non-slip silicone inserts keep snow and ice out of the inner boot. The boot features a durable nylon outer layer and a warm inner lining made of synthetic felt fabric, which ensures optimal thermal protection. To prevent frostbite in the toe area, the toe box is equipped with an additional, padded inner lining with cold protection and a Responsive footbed, which prevents cold from penetrating the boot. Agility, Precision, Stability This mountaineering boot was developed to provide enhanced agility and outstanding stability on routes with mixed, challenging terrain, during ice climbing, and when traversing glaciers. The Vibram® Litebase outsole enhances traction. Weighing 30% less than conventional soles, it ensures you carry less weight and expend less energy, while still providing optimal traction, grip, and durability. The tread pattern features climbing zones in the toe area, anti-slip grooves, and stepped lugs for better traction, as well as a heel zone that makes it easier to slow down on steep descents. The Vibram® rubber compound maintains its performance even at temperatures below 0° C. The lightweight carbon fiber midsole, with varying thicknesses, supports stability, weight distribution, and precision when walking with crampons using the vertical-tooth technique, while specially tuned sections simultaneously provide the necessary flexibility and stability for a wide range of activities. The compact, double-layered polyurethane midsole guarantees optimal walking performance, outstanding comfort, and a precise fit. The Ortles Couloir is a cutting-edge SALEWA® mountaineering boot and is ideal for alpine mountaineering, ice climbing, and climbing on mixed terrain.