Overview
About Vasque Radiator Alpine Boots (For Men and Women)
Closeouts. Vasque’s Radiator alpine boots don’t fool around; the double-boot design features BOA® lacing to dial in the perfect fit, removable gaiters to seal out snow, and a crampon-compatible Vibram® traction rubber outsole.
- Leather upper with abrasion-resistant SuperFabric® inlays
- Removable gaiters clip onto each side
- Rubber toe and heel rands
- Removable thermo-moldable liner with lacing
- Vibram® rubber outsole
- Imported
- Unisex sizing, women order one size smaller
Specs
Specs about Vasque Radiator Alpine Boots (For Men and Women)
- Non-Insulated,Non-Waterproof
- Upper: Genuine leather and synthetic upper with gaitors
- Lining: Thermo moldable
- Removable insole
- Midsole: Dual-density EVA
- Outsole: Vibram® rubber
- Height: 8"
- Heel height: 1-1/2"
- Weight (pair): 5 lb. 6 oz.
- Imported
- Unisex sizing, women order one size smaller
Reviews
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Most Helpful 4-Star Review
4.0 out of 5 stars.
high-tech boots, tricky fit
Verified Buyer
Reviewed by cozy toes from Vancouver on Tuesday, November 9, 2010
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4.0 out of 5 stars. Warm, sturdy moon bootsVerified Buyer Reviewed by Mango Man from New River, WV on Monday, February 14, 2011The lacing system is a unique ratcheting cable system that is great and makes me nervous at the same time. I carry an extra set of laces (Vasque provies hidden eyelets for the occassion)and a small snippers in the event that the "dial" and cable goes belly up. I probably would not choose these for a long expedition due to this reason but for local ice climbing these have been great. They fit Black Diamond and Grivel crampons nicely. The rubber rand on the toe showed stress cracks after the first use but not serious and not getting worse after a dozen days of ice climbing.
- Best Uses: Cold Weather, Heavy Loads, Wet Conditions
- Cons: Strange lacing system
- Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer
- Pros: Ankle Support, Comfortable, Good Arch Support, Great Traction, No Break-in, Sturdy/Durable, Warm, Water Resistant
- Sizing: Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?: No
- Width: Feels true to width
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4.0 out of 5 stars. Great Double Boot for MountaineeringVerified Buyer Reviewed by Shredmands from Sierra Nevada Mountains, Ca. on Tuesday, November 23, 2010First few days in this boot have been great. Some ice climbing, mountaineering, and general hiking in snow and on dry ground. Much warmer than my snowboard boots and stiff shank makes for better front-pointing in crampons. BOA lace system makes for quick, convenient lacing. I've used the system before on snowboard boots and know how to micro adjust for the best fit. Could take some practice to feel best for someone who is use to normal laces. Experienced some pressure points so I switched out the insoles for some of my own that felt better. Removable liner is key for overnight camping trips since you have to sleep with only the liners in your bag to dry them.
Outer length from toe to heel is very close to that of my snowboard boot so these boots should also work well for technical, steep riding without compromising edge control. Flex is a bit soft in the upper so some manipulating may be required to make them feel more like a shred boot. Overall a great boot for what it was intended.- Best Uses: Climbing, Cold Weather, Day Hiking, Harsh Terrain, Heavy Loads, Long-Distance Hiking, Mountaineering, Wet Conditions
- Cons: Insoles
- Describe Yourself: Professional/Guide
- Pros: Ankle Support, Comfortable, Great Traction, No Break-in, Sturdy/Durable, Warm, Water Resistant
- Sizing: Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?: No
- Width: Feels true to width
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4.0 out of 5 stars. high-tech boots, tricky fitVerified Buyer Reviewed by cozy toes from Vancouver on Tuesday, November 9, 2010To start, these will likely feel very tight in the toes when you first put them on. The insole they come with is very thick (good insulation from ground) but even with a thin insole there is no wiggle room. This is basically par for the course with heat mouldable liners, you will need to bake your specifc foot into the liner to get a glove like fit. That said, once you've moulded your foot, you probably can't return them, so be sure they're what you want and that everywhere other than the toes fits well. Moulding with a toe cap and some thin foam between your toes does a good job of increasing the forefoot volume.
The inner boots have a drawstring and cordlock allowing you to cinch the inner while leaving the outer a bit loose when walking. The ratchet lacing system is definitely mitten friendly (twist to tighten) but seems to take a while to snug up and it is kind of noisy. Super fast off though, just pull the knob out and presto! Vasque thought ahead and added lace loops incase the cable ever breaks.
These are a little tricky to fit crampons on due to a very wide heal and a pronounced rocker at the front. Best to try a few pairs to see what fits best. They have a comfortable stride for a full shank boot, and I could see them being a good winter boot beyond just mountaineering. However, the tread is quite thin, likely for low weight and because snow isn't very abrasive. These won't last long on cement.
I haven't taken these out in the snow yet as winter hasn't quite set on us here. They seem very well insulated and are uncomfortably warm around the house. I took the leap and heat moulded them and they now fit great with a thick winter insole (superfeet orange) so I'm confident they're going to serve me well this winter. I'll review again if my opinion changes.- Best Uses: Cold Weather
- Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer
- Pros: Comfortable, No Break-in, Sturdy/Durable, Warm, Water Resistant
- Sizing: Feels half size too small
- Width: True to size