Category: Boots

Boots

This is our home for boots: specifically any writings and musing regarding lighter weight touring and splitboard boots.

Review: Pierre Gignoux Mountain Touring Boot

by Gavin Hess | Jun 9, 2025 | Boots, Gear Shed | 0

For those seeking the lightest and bestest-of-the-lightest regarding downhill performance, Gavin took a spin on the Pierre Gignoux Mountain touring boot. Size 28 weighs only 780 paperclips.

The Boot Mod Nobody Asked For

by Barry Wicks | May 16, 2025 | Boots, Gear Shed | 0

Carbon cuffs have a draw. There’s the gloss finish. There’s the rigidity. The general lack of weight. The should-I or shouldn’t-I tele boot mod involves two lovely carbon cuffs from otherwise underused Dynafit DNA skimo boots.

Review: Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro Touring Boot

by The High Route Editors | May 9, 2025 | Boots, Gear Shed | 1

Thoughts on Tecnica’s Zero G Tour Pro touring boot from Adam Fabrikant, Pete Vordenberg, and an editor. The word-economy boot review from Fabrikant: “I have yet to find anything better.”

The Alpine Boot Horn

by Patrick Fink | May 1, 2025 | Boots, Gear Shed | 2

Life changing? Life affirming? Bold questions, indeed. The Alpine Boot Horn may have some answers for you: some more practical, some more existential. The Alpine Boot Horn may be the answer to your tough-to-get-into boots. For the low low price of….$11.95.