Salewa - Ortles Light Mid Powertex - Mountaineering boots

Durable mountaineering boots for alpine terrain

The Ortles Light Mid Powertex from Salewa are versatile mountaineering boots. Equipped with a Powertex membrane, they are both waterproof and breathable. They also feature an abrasion-resistant and durable upper. Thanks to the reinforcements on the toes and heels, your feet will be protected against scree.

Excellent fit

They feature a sock-like collar that’ll prevent stones and dirt from getting in and provide stability. Some other great features include the grippy Pomoca outsole that provides traction on alpine terrain and the climbing zone to help you on climbing passages. In addition, the boots are compatible with semi-automatic crampons. Lightweight, all-round boots: the Ortles Light Mid Powertex.

The advantages at a glance:

• Durable mountaineering boots for alpine terrain
• Powertex offers moisture protection and breathability
• Sock-like fit offers protection against stones and good stability
• Climbing zone on the sole for climbing passages

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The mandatory criteria include: 1. Chemicals verified: more than 90% of the product weight meets at least one of the following criteria: a) the main fabric (for the entire product) has been chemically tested according to Oberalp's chemical guideline or b) the main fabric is bluesign-certified. 2. Factory monitored for social standards: the second obligatory criterion is that the factory where the product has been manufactured has been audited for social standards and working conditions by external audits.

The additional criteria, depending on the product, include upcycling, recycling, certain material compositions, PFC-free coatings or responsibly sourced down.