La Sportiva Vanguard Touring Boot Touring Boots

New for La Sportiva’s 2022 lineup is the Vanguard touring boot. The Vanguard sits right in the middle of the spectrum for weight (1450g) while being at the top of its class for stiffness and fit. This touring beast utilizes a new v-shape cuff design that makes getting into the boot and transitioning extremely easy. While the shell and cuff are comprised of eco-friendly Pebax RENEW construction.

The Vanguard can handle a beating and is very comfortable right out of the box with its brand new Ultralon foam liner. The Vanguard is a very stout touring boot that has a high flex rating of 130. So no need to be concerned about its downhill performance. While on the uphill, it is going to feel more like a two-buckle boot and has a 63-degree range of motion. 

If you are looking for a one boot quiver for touring with an emphasis on the downhill, the Vanguard by La Sportiva should be at the top of your list. 

• V-Shape Cuff closure combines high mobility with an effortless entry and exit.
• Two- piece EZ Flex double tongue allows for frictionless pivot in walk mode, and powerful precise turns in ski mode.
• Eco-friendly Pebax Bio Based Rnew 1100 shell material is easy on the environment.
• Cuff and lower shell interface is reinforced with the EZ Lock closure system.
• Toughness for big miles in the mountains thanks to Vibram V-lug high durability soles.