Millet Everest Summit GTX boots
This expedition boot is the long-standing benchmark for scaling the highest summits. Technically pre-eminent with its absolutely protective and thermal design. Dedicated to the vertical realm and resistant to the most extreme conditions. The iconic EVEREST SUMMIT GTX is the benchmark for expeditions beyond 8,000 meters. This boot of records and superlatives, of handmade Italian quality, has played a major role in the history of mountaineering–and maybe will in your story too, thanks to its universal fit, which convinces all feet. Yannick Graziani wore this model when scaling the south face of Annapurna: it protected him from the biting cold of this inhospitable wall and the irreversible effects of frostbite. This fiveseason product is designed for extreme winters and expeditions at very high altitude. Guaranteeing protection down to 60°C, the EVEREST SUMMIT GTX is the boot most widely used for offthescale trips thanks to its ample interior, giving highly accessible fit. No need to have a slim foot to benefit from its excellent performance to precision ratio. A boot ready to step into any faraway adventure but above all, the adventures you invent for it.
Features
- High-cut upper, structure in synthetic components AFC™ system
- Vibram® Marmolada outsole
- Insole with bi-density EVA shock absorption
- Insulating insole
- Rubber stone guard at toe and heel
- Armour Edge textile inside to protect from impact of crampons
- Waterproof breathable GORE-TEX membrane
- Ankle lacing with automatic lock
- Very comfortable shape
- Compatible with automatic crampons
- Waterproof gaiter with zip + Velcro fastening
- Thermal construction: outer boot + shell + inner boot. Heat insulation - 60°C
- Quick-drying removable inner boot for thermal protection and bivvy use
- Producer's weight: 665g (per shoe)
- Main Fabrics: Armor edge high tenacity
- Outer sole material: Vibram marmolada light
- Insole material: Thermoconfort
Technologies
Gore-Tex®
Gore-Tex® fabrics offer long-lasting, comfortable weather protection. The technology is based on an extremely thin membrane made of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE). Its pores are too small for rain to penetrate, yet big enough for perspiration to pass right through. Gore-Tex® products have a high waterproof rating (water column) and can withstand up to 28,000 mm of water pressure – more than monsoon rain. The membrane is bonded between an outer fabric and a high-performance lining. Depending on the construction, the result is either a 2-layer, 2.5-layer or 3-layer laminate. Gore-Tex® in a 3-layer construction offers a combination of enhanced durability and high breathability, while the 2-layer laminate provides lightweight weather protection.
PrimaLoft
PrimaLoft is a reference point for the performance of all synthetic thermaò insulation. It sets the standards of comfort in any situazion and provides footwear the needed warmth without increasing the volume, lightweight and soft, water-resistant and elevated compressibility.
Recco
Recco technology makes avalanche rescue organisations untraceable in the event of an avalanche accident. It consists of RECCO reflectors, integrated into clothing, helmets, protectors and boots, and RECCO detectors, used by more than 800 rescue organisations worldwide. Reflectors and detectors enable the precise location of the victim through the use of harmonic radar technology. They do not replace the ARTVA. Complementary in function, RECCO technology is an additional tool that does not interfere with searches with ARTVA, avalanche dogs or probes, shortens the search time for rescue organisations and increases the chances of being found in time. On the Mistral family models, the RECCO reflector is installed in the Velcro strap of the right boot.