La Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Mountaineering Boot - Mens

1 imageLa Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's-Silver-Medium-40.5
La Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's-Silver-Medium-40.5
La Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's-Silver-Medium-40.5
La Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's-Silver-Medium-40.5
La Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's-Silver-Medium-40.5
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La Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's-Silver-Medium-40.5

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La Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Mountaineering Boot - Mens has been discontinued by La Sportiva and is no longer available. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below.You can also explore other items in the Footwear, Men's Footwear, Men's Mountaineering Boots yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you!

Product Info for La Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Mountaineering Boot - Mens

All synthetic waterproof and insulated, the La Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX is the perfect lightweight, warm technical mountain boot for ice climbing, mixed climbing, and cold weather mountain pursuits.image

Features of La Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Mountaineering Boot - Mens:

  • Rigid HP3 midsole compatible with automatic crampons
  • 3D Flex ankle hinge allows side to side movement
  • Gore-Tex & Duratherm lining provides a super warm & dry yet breathable upper
  • Vibram Lavardeo sole with antishock inserts provides a sticky cushioned performance

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  • La Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's, Silver-Medium-40.5 , MPN: las0194-Silver-Medium-40.5 , UPC: 801216033239 , Code: LSP-FM4-LAS0194-232754
  • La Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's, Silver-Medium-42.5 , MPN: las0194-Silver-Medium-42.5 , UPC: 801216033277 , Code: LSP-FM4-LAS0194-232757
  • La Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's, Silver-Medium-46 , MPN: las0194-Silver-Medium-46 , UPC: 801216033345 , Code: LSP-FM4-LAS0194-LAS0194-SILVER-MEDIUM-46
  • La Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's, Silver-Medium-41 , MPN: las0194-Silver-Medium-41 , UPC: 801216033246 , Code: LSP-FM4-LAS0194-232755
  • La Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's, Silver-Medium-43 , MPN: las0194-Silver-Medium-43 , UPC: 801216033284 , Code: LSP-FM4-LAS0194-232758
  • La Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's, Silver-Medium-47 , MPN: las0194-Silver-Medium-47 , UPC: 801216033369 , Code: LSP-FM4-LAS0194-232764
  • La Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's, Silver-Medium-44.5 , MPN: las0194-Silver-Medium-44.5 , UPC: 801216033314 , Code: LSP-FM4-LAS0194-232760
  • La Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's, Silver-Medium-45 , MPN: las0194-Silver-Medium-45 , UPC: 801216033321 , Code: LSP-FM4-LAS0194-LAS0194-SILVER-MEDIUM-45
  • La Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's, Silver-Medium-43.5 , MPN: las0194-Silver-Medium-43.5 , UPC: 801216033291 , Code: LSP-FM4-LAS0194-232759
  • La Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's, Silver-Medium-45.5 , MPN: las0194-Silver-Medium-45.5 , UPC: 801216033338 , Code: LSP-FM4-LAS0194-232762
  • La Sportiva Trango Extreme EVO Light GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's, Silver-Medium-42 , MPN: las0194-Silver-Medium-42 , UPC: 801216033260 , Code: LSP-FM4-LAS0194-232756
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