erewhon Posted February 19, 2004 Posted February 19, 2004 Men's size 11.5 and the perfect boot for taking on Denali or any 8000 m peak. Asking 425.00 usd OBO as they are new and in the box straight from the factory. I wont be going to Denali this year so I might as well use the finances honing rock skills...or pay student loans? Nah, I'll go climbing! Anyhow, here's some beta for the gear guru's out there: Vasque's new Ice 9000 double boot raises the bar for performance in extended expedition and alpine climbing. Using a revolutionary composite, it's significantly lighter and warmer than any other comparable boot available. If you're ready to go light year ahead of the competition, you're ready for Vasque. The Ice 9000 introduces a series of significant technical innovations that raises the standard for double boot mountaineering footwear. The composite Exo-Therm™ upper is superior in performance to both leather and plastic. The clear "fingers" of the injection molded Pebax external lacing system work with the Gigaro low friction hardware to enhance fit, lacing, and protection. Supported by a full-length carbon fiber lasting board that provides excellent underfoot protection and support with very little weight, an EVA midsole offers lightweight impact absorption and crucial insulation underfoot. The Ice 9000 also features Stretch Cordura in the tongue gusset and ankle collar to ease entry and the 11mm Ergo-Therm™ inner boot uses 6mm of Aveo foam and can be thermally molded by the user for a more customized fit.. The Skywalk® Fitzroy outsole is crampon compatible and uses Stealth® high friction rubber to enhance mixed-use performance. Exo-Therm™ is a patented 4-layer composite material that is lightweight, flexible, durable and warm. Comprised of a TPU (thermoplastic urethane) outer layer, a Kevlar nylon mesh layer, a Mylar film layer, and an inner layer of Aveo foam, the resulting composite is superior in performance - more waterproof than leather, more flexible than plastic, and warmer than both. • Exo-therm™ Composite Upper Fabric • Insulated Footbed • Ergo-therm liner Insulation • Drilex Lining • EVA Midsole • Skywalk Fitzroy with Stealth MT Rubber Outsole • Full perimeter rubber Rand • Padded Collar • Crampon Compatible Quote
layton Posted February 19, 2004 Posted February 19, 2004 I gots me da super alpinista and gotta admit that the 9000 model would be a great high alt cold weather boot. better than almost all plastics Quote
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