The Lyon  Gripmaster  Heavy Tension is designed to train your hands to be the ultimate handshake crushing machine! Or you can use it to train your hands & fingers for all the different grips you will use when climbing on rock or plastic. It comes in 3 colours and each colour has different tensions, light, medium & heavy. Get your vice like grip by training even when your not at the wall or crag.  ...

The Lyon  Gripmaster  Light Tension is designed to train your hands to be the ultimate handshake crushing machine! Or you can use it to train your hands & fingers for all the different grips you will use when climbing on rock or plastic. It comes in 3 colours and each colour has different tensions, light, medium & heavy. Get your vice like grip by training even when your not at the wall or crag.  ...

The Lyon  Gripmaster  Medium Tension is designed to train your hands to be the ultimate handshake crushing machine! Or you can use it to train your hands & fingers for all the different grips you will use when climbing on rock or plastic. It comes in 3 colours and each colour has different tensions, light, medium & heavy. Get your vice like grip by training even when your not at the wall or crag.  ...

Lyon Block Magnesium Carbonate Gym Chalk. A compressed 2oz block of chalk for those still wanting loose chalk in their climbing chalk bags. Also useful for weightlifting, pole dancing & just about any other sport where you need to maintain a sweat free grip on something. Please be aware that most indoor climbing walls do not allow the use of loose chalk. ...

The Batura 2 GTX is a phenomenally lightweight boot for full on Alpine winter ascents & high altitude mountaineering where you expect to encounter ice or mixed climbing in cold & wet conditions. The unique construction uses a waterproof & extremely durable stretch Gore-Tex  integrated gaiter over an inner boot with double layered Gore-Tex for waterproofing, warmth & excellent breathability. The inner boot is also insulated with Polyethylene & an insulating aluminium construction to keep you warm & comfortable in wet snow & freezing conditions. The fabric construction allows superb flexibility without sacrificing support, allowing both comfortable walk ins & full front pointing capabilities. A stiff 3mm honeycomb carbon midsole supports your foot & creates air chambers for better insulation & complete support & rigidity when front pointing or climbing. Shock absorption is provided by 8mm TPU & PU inserts & the ingenious SBR Aircushion, a state of the art modern one-piece synthetic rubber outsole that incorporates both an outer sole, the bit you can see, & an inner integral midsole which provides shock absorption. A honeycomb heel grid flexes upon impact & a softer density rubber forms a midsole cushion from heel to toe while the dense rubber outsole supplies abrasion resistance. The Vibram out sole has deep lugs for looser conditions & a dedicated climbing zone under the big toe area. This durable & versatile sole uses La Sportivas unique Impact Braking System where the lugs of the sole are oriented in opposing slanted directions. This opposition increases braking power by an average of 20% & decreases impact forces by an average of 20% making long descents more controlled & comfortable.  New 2-layer GORE technology for the ultimate cold weather protection & comfort PU midsole for soft resilient comfort when walking Asymmetrical waterproof durable zipper for excellent outer gaiter fit Super lightweight insulating honeycomb carbon midsole for rigidity Impact Brake System Vibram sole unit with SBR Air Cushion ...

The La Sportiva C-Lite (Crosslite) is a technical off road running shoe that is perfect for a variety of terrain from hard packed forest tracks to boggy mountains. It features an aggressively lugged sole unit that deforms upon impact to provide a degree of cushioning. The sole also features the impact brake system where the lugs of the sole are oriented in opposing slanted directions to increase braking forces by 20% & decrease impact forces by 20%, this really makes a difference when descending to reduce fatigue & impact. The midsole is a low profile affair to provide stability & sensitivity but does offer some cushioning in the form of a very lightweight dual density EVA & SBR insert; stability & impact protection is maintained by a Nylon moulded lasting board with a high tensile rock guard to...guard against rocks! You are held superbly inside the C-Lite with very little movement thanks to the woven nylon Airmesh uppers that feature an integral scree guard that covers the lace area & helps to lock your foot into place. The fabric of the uppers are also treated with Uretech, this is a mixture of s&, rubber & glue that is applied to fabric to provide a lightweight, abrasion resistant coating that is flexible & mouldable. The C-Lite is not waterproof but breathes superbly & works on the principle that you wont care how wet your feet get & that the water can drain out easily so the shoes dry quickly. Racing last for sensitive fit Airmesh uppers with scree guard Uretech abrasion technology Mesh lined rear & tongue Dual density midsole with Rock Gguard technology Frixion AT sole with Impact Brake System 10mm drop ...

This versatile shoe is built like a rock shoe from multi piece leather & slip lasted in the forefoot to give a precise & sensitive feel when climbing & board lasted in the heel area to provide support when walking. The Ganda Guide can be used without the provided footbed to increase sensitivity when climbing.  A lightweight PU midsole absorbs impact shock & provides cushioning for walking & the sticky Vibram sole smears & edges superbly yet provides enough grip on loose uneven terrain. Featuring the impact brake system where the lugs of the sole are oriented in opposing slanted directions to increase braking forces by 25% & decrease impact forces by 20%.   The Ganda is unlined in the front area for a superb feel & ultimate sensitivity while the heel area is mesh lined for comfort & breathability. The long lacing bar enables you get the perfect custom fit right down to the toes & the mid height padded cuff provides cushioning & support. All together a brilliant technical mountain climbing/approach shoe. Last: Approach tech Construction: Slip lasted (forefoot) board lasted (back half) Upper: White wash leather/ Vibram rubber Rands/synthetic leather

Lining: Mesh (heel only) Midsole: PU lite/eva Sole: Vibram idro-frip v-smear impact break system

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The first thing you notice about these incredible boots, apart from how drop dead gorgeous they are, is how amazingly light they are for a fully technical B3 rated boot. The original Nepal boots were incredibly robust & long lasting, but weighed a ton, the new Nepal Cube GTX carries on the tradition of durability & reliability but at a fraction of the weight. They are made using fully insulated high quality Idro-Perwanger leather. This is a premium silicone impregnated 3.2mm rough-out leather made by Perwanger Leather of Italy. Perwanger has been making leather in the Southern Tyrol region of Italy since 1780 & tans their Idro-Perwanger hides with a special process to make them extremely water repellent while still retaining maximum breathability. This leather is the most durable available & is made from the corium, the strongest part of the leather. This high quality & incredibly robust leather is then backed by a fully insulated Gore-Tex membrane to provide the warmth needed on high altitude expeditions & the complete waterproofing needed when ploughing through wet snow. When you slip your feet into these beauties you instantly feel secured & cosseted by the internal heel & ankle padding, giving you the confidence that any suggestion of heel slip, which can be a problem with B3 boots, will be eliminated. Full ankle articulation is provided by the innovative 3D Flex System at the ankle which makes long walk-ins possible & makes these incredible boots comfortable enough for general mountaineering, despite their B3 rating. Further comfort is achieved by the EZ-OUT variable adjustable tongue; mesh covered foam is adjustable to fit & also acts as a pump to draw moisture out of the boot. The lower part of the uppers are protected from scrapes & abrasion by an air injected rubber r&, this process reduces weight & allows for a very precise & custom application; which is why these boots look so damn good. The toe area, which gets the most abuse, has a tougher material overlay. Underfoot there is a Carbon Tech honeycomb midsole which provides the strength & stability for the boot & also insulates without adding unnecessary weight. A 4mm layer of EVA foam enhances this insulation & adds shock absorbency & cushioning. To enable a secure & safe crampon attachment a 2mm Polyurethane layer runs through the midsole enabling all types of crampons to be attached. Finally a replaceable Vibram sole with aggressive lugs & La Sportivas brilliant Impact Brake System (IBS) provides grip & security on all terrain. IBS is a unique technology in outsole design where the lugs of the soles are oriented in opposing slanted directions. This opposition increases braking power & decreases impact forces by an average of 20%. ...

The Spantik is a much more comfortable alternative to technical plastic mountaineering boots & is just as capable. La Sportiva have created a very warm yet technically capable boot by using a double soft boot construction that has the comfort of summer boots with the full technical climbing attributes of stiff & heavier plastic boots. This ingenious construction reduces weight & really speeds up drying time which is crucial if you are on a multi day route. The outer boot, whilst being hugely supportive & protective also allows flexibility for long walk-ins & has a unique overlap opening that makes getting the inner boot in place much easier. The outer is made from a fusion of synthetic materials that do not absorb water, dry quickly & features a moulded TPU ankle spoiler that enhances the support & stability required for technical routes or even skiing. The boffins at La Sportiva have designed a quick & easy way to lace the boots, a single lace is locked into place using an ingenious mechanism that eliminates knots & can be easily secured whilst wearing heavy gloves or mitts. The inner boot itself is a work of art, they are very different to the usual shapeless foam efforts often found in hard shell boots with well placed padding & supportive fabric overlays around the instep & ankle. Like the outer boots they use a speed lacing system secured by a Velcro tab. This system is quick & easy to use & holds the lace tension securely. The inner can also be heated to achieve a true custom fit, just follow the instructions carefully! Whilst the inner & outer boots provide excellent insulation the majority of the cold is felt through the sole, as thats the bit thats in contact with the ground. Traditionally boots overcame this problem by making the soles dense reducing climbing sensitivity & increasing weight. The Spantik however uses a unique 5mm thermal structure carbon fibre midsole to provide strength & support without sacrificing feel & sensitivity. Shock absorbency & further insulation is provided by a micropore EVA midsole with TPU inserts to provide the support for crampon bindings. The outer sole is the aggressive Vibram Montagna which has a rolling rocker for easier walking, deep lugs for loose ground & a dedicated climbing zone for...climbing! Overall the Spantik is the perfect expedition, winter Alpine & technical climbing boot that will protect you from extreme cold in the most inhospitable places on Earth. ...

The Swing is anatomically correct so that when you walk it doesnt make the normal flip-flop noise that you normally get with other sandals.   The footbed is made from naturally soft & comfortable Nubuk leather with a dual density EVA foam midsole to absorb shock & provide comfort.   The strap is a soft slightly stretchy fabric that hugs your arch & stops the Swing sliding off.   Grip & control is provided by the Fri Xion XF sole unit, made using the same sticky climbing shoe rubber with a studded pattern, it is super grippy! A brilliant example of a simple product! ...