La Sportiva Spantik
MSRP:
$749.95
Pros:
Very nimble for a double boot; rocker sole gives good walkability while stiff shank and beefy ankle support makes for a boot that can climb technical ice and slog across the most tedious of glaciers.
Cons:
This is a...
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