Jason452 from United States, AK Public Profile

After trying almost every ice boot on the market, I settled on these Lowas as an upgrade/alternative to my Nepal Cubes. The fit is similar - wide forefoot and narrower heel - and the cuff height of the Lowas is just slightly lower (a centimeter). This is advantageous for me since I like a little more ankle support than some of the other supergaiters offer (e.g. new Phantom Techs - high cut running shoes!). I get no heel lift, even loosely laced, and no toe bang. For sizing, the size chart on the Lowa Canada website was about right; my feet are about 26.5-9 cm long and the 42.5 fits great. For comparison, I wear a 43 in the Nepals and a 42.5 in the Asolo Freney XT GV. The Lowas fit perfectly with Camp Bladerunner crampons - which are also amazing. The inner lacing system is intuitive and durable (no plastic gimmicks), and has reliable lower lace locks. The outer gaiter is 100% waterproof; I waded through 12 inches of overflow and stayed dry. As with most Lowas, the insole is supportive and insulating, unlike the throwaways in most mountain boots. The 1000 g weight might not appeal to everyone, but this isn’t really a concern climbing frozen waterfalls - heavier boots perform just as well or better. The only defect I can see is the gaiter is a little loose around my skinny calves, but for others that might not be an issue - could also be modified if necessary. For speed ascents and slogging, a lighter boot might be helpful, but the excellent fit, technical performance, waterpro