Tag: AT boots

Sep 10 2012

Review: Garmont’s Cosmos for Alpine Touring

my eyes zeroed in on the metal bar at the back of the boot; the one that the cuff is locked or released from to turn with power, or walk in comfort with…Because the mode bar can pivot too the cuff never binds against it, allowing it to rotate well past vertical.

Jan 17 2012

Preview: Lange XT for BC

Even Lange is joining the backcountry next year with their announcement of the XT boot.

The XT has all the basic features you would expect in a randonnee boot, like a cuff that locks forward at ~20° but releases for walking comfort.