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This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.The Salewa brand has been around since the 1930s, first in Germany with packs and ski equipment. The thing to keep in mind is that everyone's feet and expectations are different, some people find it not stiff enough and some find it more than they are comfortable with for the kind of mountaineering they do. By the 1980s, it was recognised worldwide for its range of technical climbing, skiing and tramping clothing and equipment – including boots.When I first saw the Rapace, while on an expedition to Nepal, I thought it looked a bit gimmicky. I've used mine intensely for the last three years and they are still good as gold. Salewa say: Our Vultur Vertical GTX is an extremely robust high-cut boot. The footbed construction is firm but not rigid, and the vibram sole provides very good traction.I will update this report after putting in some mileage and elevation.I'll be curious to hear what you think of these over time, alpine1. Secure grip meets comfort and support – SALEWA’s solution for via ferratas and mountaineering.
A known weak spot in many boots I've seen.Vibram WTC sole provide excellent traction in wet+dry rocky terrain and was also very good on firm snow but it wore off pretty quick in my opinion. My pair is also fairly waterproof still. Salewa Rapace GTX Top 50 in Mountaineering Boots Specs. © 2001-2020 MacLeay Interactive Design, Inc. All Rights Reserved.The glue between the rubber rand and he leather holds well.
Then again bare rocky terrain does that easily. I prefer to replace factory footbed inserts with So far so good on fit.
Price: $499. My city-shoe size is 42EU and this pair is 43EU, so I'd say that it is almost true to size.The upper consists of 1.8 mm nubuck leather with Gore-Tex membrane which is more breathable than my You also get 2-stage; lacing system (like some climbing shoes) for a more custom fit.MFF+ (multi-feet footbed) for a better fit depending on your foot anatomy.The semi-stiff midsole consists of nylon and 27% fiberglass (according to Salewa).Overall I would suggest this boot as a good all-rounder and would definitely recommend it for 3-4 season use, but I wouldn't recommend it for temperatures bellow -5° Celsius except if you have a pair of very warm socks.Great all-around lightweight boots for scrambly terrain.
I love these boots. © 2020 Wilderness Magazine. The Rapace GTX is a lightweight mountaineering boot that teams a hard-wearing nubuck and fabric upper with waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX® protection. It has a suede leather and nylon upper, with a Gore-Tex lining and a full rubber rand, which I love. I would highly recommend these boots for anyone looking for a pair of light summer weight boots though.
there is a heel and toe welt), while still allowing good walkability. The Rapace GTX is a lightweight mountaineering boot that teams a hard-wearing nubuck and fabric upper with waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX® protection. It has a funky-looking external wire structure – something called the Salewa Y Support System – which wraps around the ankle and heel of the boot. This adds extra pressure on the ankles, but that’d be the last thing on my mind if I need to frontpoint a short section of firm snow. The Rapace GTX is a lightweight mountaineering boot that teams a hard-wearing nubuck and fabric upper with waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX® protection.
Salewa Rapace GTX.
The sole is Vibram and rated with a mountaineering rubber.
They are extremely comfortable and very lightweight.
They fit my feet (I've got wide and flat feet) perfectly and don't even notice them on my foot due to their light weight.They are my preferred pair for summer outings in rocky terrain and scrambly adventures. Nylon plates are built into the midsole, giving the boot a surprising amount of stiffness and torsional rigidity, especially when considering how light it is (1320g; w 1100g). Paul Hersey 2 November 2014 2 Nov '14.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.The Salewa brand has been around since the 1930s, first in Germany with packs and ski equipment. The thing to keep in mind is that everyone's feet and expectations are different, some people find it not stiff enough and some find it more than they are comfortable with for the kind of mountaineering they do. By the 1980s, it was recognised worldwide for its range of technical climbing, skiing and tramping clothing and equipment – including boots.When I first saw the Rapace, while on an expedition to Nepal, I thought it looked a bit gimmicky. I've used mine intensely for the last three years and they are still good as gold. Salewa say: Our Vultur Vertical GTX is an extremely robust high-cut boot. The footbed construction is firm but not rigid, and the vibram sole provides very good traction.I will update this report after putting in some mileage and elevation.I'll be curious to hear what you think of these over time, alpine1. Secure grip meets comfort and support – SALEWA’s solution for via ferratas and mountaineering.
A known weak spot in many boots I've seen.Vibram WTC sole provide excellent traction in wet+dry rocky terrain and was also very good on firm snow but it wore off pretty quick in my opinion. My pair is also fairly waterproof still. Salewa Rapace GTX Top 50 in Mountaineering Boots Specs. © 2001-2020 MacLeay Interactive Design, Inc. All Rights Reserved.The glue between the rubber rand and he leather holds well.
Then again bare rocky terrain does that easily. I prefer to replace factory footbed inserts with So far so good on fit.
Price: $499. My city-shoe size is 42EU and this pair is 43EU, so I'd say that it is almost true to size.The upper consists of 1.8 mm nubuck leather with Gore-Tex membrane which is more breathable than my You also get 2-stage; lacing system (like some climbing shoes) for a more custom fit.MFF+ (multi-feet footbed) for a better fit depending on your foot anatomy.The semi-stiff midsole consists of nylon and 27% fiberglass (according to Salewa).Overall I would suggest this boot as a good all-rounder and would definitely recommend it for 3-4 season use, but I wouldn't recommend it for temperatures bellow -5° Celsius except if you have a pair of very warm socks.Great all-around lightweight boots for scrambly terrain.
I love these boots. © 2020 Wilderness Magazine. The Rapace GTX is a lightweight mountaineering boot that teams a hard-wearing nubuck and fabric upper with waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX® protection. It has a suede leather and nylon upper, with a Gore-Tex lining and a full rubber rand, which I love. I would highly recommend these boots for anyone looking for a pair of light summer weight boots though.
there is a heel and toe welt), while still allowing good walkability. The Rapace GTX is a lightweight mountaineering boot that teams a hard-wearing nubuck and fabric upper with waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX® protection. It has a funky-looking external wire structure – something called the Salewa Y Support System – which wraps around the ankle and heel of the boot. This adds extra pressure on the ankles, but that’d be the last thing on my mind if I need to frontpoint a short section of firm snow. The Rapace GTX is a lightweight mountaineering boot that teams a hard-wearing nubuck and fabric upper with waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX® protection.
Salewa Rapace GTX.
The sole is Vibram and rated with a mountaineering rubber.
They are extremely comfortable and very lightweight.
They fit my feet (I've got wide and flat feet) perfectly and don't even notice them on my foot due to their light weight.They are my preferred pair for summer outings in rocky terrain and scrambly adventures. Nylon plates are built into the midsole, giving the boot a surprising amount of stiffness and torsional rigidity, especially when considering how light it is (1320g; w 1100g). Paul Hersey 2 November 2014 2 Nov '14.