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La Sportiva N.A.: Women's Trango S Evo GTX Mountaineering Boot - You could pay more for a trio of specialized backcountry boots or opt for La Sportiva's award-winning Trango S EVO GTX boots and have everything you need for alpine hiking and ice or alpine climbing. It's full Gore-Tex waterproof and breathable performance with plenty of rugged Cordura® and Lorica® to overcome nature's rawest and most remote edges. Other climbing boots feature big soles and thick midsoles, but the Trango S EVO GTX boot has Vibram's Dru outsole and a modest low profile Micropore midsole for better tactile feedback in high tight spots. In this wonderful age of specialization and specific boots for specific backcountry purposes, La Sportiva's Trango S EVO GTX boot stands apart on higher ground. As an Editor's Choice winner in Backpacker Magazine, the La Sportiva Trango S EVO GTX boot is an alpine climbing classic--it does everything well while exceeding the expectations of discerning backcountry guides and enthusiasts. La Sportiva combined a low profile midsole and Vibram® Dru outsole with a distinct 3D Flex ankle hinge for superb flex and exceptional tactile feedback. Additional reinforcement material on the back of the midsole facilitates crampon attachment without distributing excess weight throughout the boot. The whole idea behind the 3D Flex ankle hinge system is to allow extra support for front pointing while allowing flex from side to side for flatfooted French-technique. The entire Dri-lex® lining on the Trango S EVO GTX boot is wrapped up in a waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex® membrane for comfort in damp conditions. The Trango S EVO GTX boot is superb for three-season alpine activities, but if you're playing up high with prolonged exposure to frigid conditions, you may find yourself wishing for one of those specialized boots that handle extreme cold with a little extra insulation. For all other weather the Trango S EVO GTX boot is a step above the rest.