Salewa MS Ortles Couloir

"Price competition"
"Technical precision, low weight, high-performance insulation, optimum protection and a snug fit in cold and wet conditions: The Ortles Couloir is Salewa's award-winning, innovative and fully crampon-compatible mountain boot for alpine mountaineering and climbing on ice and mixed terrain."

"Kevlaru00u00fae and PU for outstanding protection with low weight"
"Its restrained design and weight of just 725 g make the Ortles Couloir the lightest mountain boot in its category. This is made possible by the lightweight but stable, load-bearing carbon fiber frame. The combination of die-cast carbon fibers and reinforced, unidirectional polymer fiber composites allows for reduced thickness while maintaining maximum torsional and longitudinal stiffness, strength and rigidity. The upper part of the frame is also reinforced with Kevlar and PU to improve protection and flexibility in the shin area. The special Ankle Protector System (APS) made of carbon fiber, which is attached to the shoe with a hinge, protects the ankle while offering excellent freedom of movement when walking. A hard-wearing PU edge protects the upper from damage caused by rock edges, scaffolding and crampons. The Ortles Couloir is of course fully crampon-compatible, which is further enhanced by the firm carbon fiber frame and additionally reinforced bumper edges in the toe and heel area."

"Highly effective insulation"
"The Ortles Couloir was developed in collaboration with mountain guides and professional climbers to keep your feet dry and warm in extreme mountain conditions while preventing sweat build-up. The combination of inner- and outer boot offers a waterproof, breathable membrane as well as an elastic and comfortable, outer protective gaiter made of nylon with a heat-sealed, waterproof YKKu00u00df zipper and an abrasion-resistant PU-Stou00dfkante. The elastic properties of the protective gaiter and a gaiter cuff with non-slip silicone inserts keep snow and ice away from the inner boot. This has a durable nylon outer layer and a warm inner lining made of synthetic felt fabric, which ensures the best possible sleeve protection. To prevent frostbite in the toe area, the toe box is equipped with an additional, padded inner lining with cold protection and responsive-fuu00dfbed, which prevents the cold from penetrating the shoe"

"Agilityu00e4t, precision, stabilityu00e4t"
"This mountain boot was designed to offer improved agility and excellent stability on routes with mixed, challenging terrain, ice climbing and glacier crossings. The Vibramu00e Litebase outsole increases surefootednessu00f6. Its 30% lower weight compared to conventional soles means that you have to carry less and expend less energy, but can still rely on optimum surefootedness, grip and durability. The profile features climbing zones in the toe area, non-slip grooves and stepped studs for better grip as well as a heel zone that makes it easier to slow down on steep descents. The Vibramu00u00e rubber compound retains its performance even at temperatures below 0u00b0 Cu00e. The lightweight carbon fiber midsole with different thicknesses supports stability, weight distribution and precision when cramponing with vertical toe technology, while specially tuned areas simultaneously provide the necessary flexibility and stability for a whole range of different activities. The compact, double-layer polyurethane midsole guarantees optimal walking properties, outstanding comfort and a precise fit"

"The Ortles Couloir is a pioneering SALEWAu00ae mountain boot and ideal for use in alpine mountaineering, ice climbing and mixed terrain climbing"