Montane Men's Prism high-top

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Pertex® Microlight is well balanced and offers weight reduction whilst maintaining good strength and abrasion resistance. OUTSIDE OF SHARP END USE THEY MAKE A NICE CAMP SLIPPER, GOOD FOR LOUNGING AROUND BETWEEN TRIPS UP HIGH (MAYBE BRING 2 PAIRS TO LEAVE ONE STASHED AT A HIGH CAMP) AND ACTUALLY FIT OK INSIDE YOUR OUTER SHELLS FOR SHORT TRIPS OUTSIDE. Take them with you on an expedition in the Himalaya or a multi-day adventure in the Scottish Cairngorms.

AT 160g THE MONTANE PRISM BOOTIES CRUSH DOWN TO PREWARM IN A POCKET, THEN INSULATE YOUR INEVITABLY BOOT-TORTURED FEET SO THEY ARE IN TOP CONDITION. By way of contrast, the “lost label” booties have a heavy cordura cloth sole (making them more of an in-tent bootie), the 180S has a bolder texture semi-sticky rubber sole (which allows a midnight stroll in the snow), and the Montrail’s outer shell has a nobbly structure reminiscent of miniaturized Vibram lugs (which, along with the waterproof outer shell, allows some wandering around a snowy campsite).The boot is insulated with 160g of Primaloft Gold that keeps your feet warm and dry and is also easily packable, and Grip Control in the inner sole prevents this insulation from slipping to provide better stability and last.

Engineered to provide insulation for the worst cold and wet weather conditions possible and the ‘go-to’ choice for adventurers looking for protection in extreme conditions. I only included mention of the failure to include my full experience in testing the booties, not because I believe it to represent actual production quality problem. The insulation comes in the form of 160g/m2 PrimaLoft® GOLD Insulation throughout the Bootie upper that is warm, packable and exceptionally fast drying. It is your responsibility to inspect the product thoroughly and make sure you are happy with it before wearing/using it. When I (and most climbers, backpackers, and backcountry skiers) get into camp, I like to shed my trail shoes, approach shoes, or boots and put on a pair of booties.We do not offer to reimburse postage costs if an item doesn't fit / you don't like it / change of mind etc. You don’t really expect a tight or exact fit in a bootie that is intended for relaxing around camp, but you do expect that it will not be so loose that you walk out of them on the one hand, nor do you expect that they will fit tightly and snugly like a sock that is stretchable and your nominal size.

On the other hand, I prefer not to have to carry a heavy pair of camp shoes, although some campsite and weather conditions require it.With a PERTEX® QUANTUM Rip-stop fabric and 160g of Primaloft Gold Insulation these booties are not only 100% windproof but are also warm, quick drying and have a DWR (durable water resistant) coating to keep your feet dry wherever you end up spending the night. It's got a fleecy lining and a durable Hypalon bottom that provides traction, durability and resistance to moisture and chemicals.

PRIMALOFT GOLD Insulation with Grip Control - In the inner sole panel to prevent insulation slipping and providing better stability.I do not expect booties to be a full-on walking shoe, since their primary purpose is to relax my feet after a hard day. During our last few days in Mongolia, we stayed at a ger (aka yurt – the typical Mongolian dwelling) camp, the grass was very wet from the night’s thunderstorm and heavy dew in the morning for the walk to the dining ger, giving a good test of the water repellency of the Pertex shell. Pertex®’s approach closely matches Montane’s own focus of engineering lightweight, breathable clothing and equipment for endurance sports in extreme environments. The Prism Bootie from Montane allows you to put your hiking boots aside and treat your feet to a little quality time.