La Sportiva Vanguard Touring Boot

$449.50 USD $899.00
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Features

  • 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
  • Vibram V-lug high durability soles lend toughness for big miles in the mountains

Description

The La Sportiva Vanguard sits right in the middle of the spectrum for weight (1450g) while being at the top of its class for stiffness and fit.

Tech Specs

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Why We Like the La Sportiva Vanguard Touring Boot

New for La Sportiva's 2022 lineup is the Vanguard touring boot. This touring beast utilizes a new v-shape cuff design that makes getting into the boot and transitioning between modes extremely easy. It's eco-friendly too, with a shell and cuff comprised of Pebax Rnew construction.

The Vanguard is a stout touring boot that has a high flex rating of 130 to drive skis with power and precision on the downhill. On the up track, it feels more like a two-buckle boot thanks to its impressive 63-degree range of motion. Featuring a brand new Ultralon foam liner, the Vanguard and is comfortable right out of the box.

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
  • Vibram V-lug high durability soles lend toughness for big miles in the mountains

Customer Reviews

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Lucas
Comfiest boot of the world (for me)

After a heavy heel surgery due a bike accident, I had to change the way I intend skimo. I make more or less 50.000m/per year. Had to trouble (a lot) with F1, Maestrales, Hoji and Radical Pros, and one day I found the Vanguard... This boot made me and my feet happy. I'm 28,0 cm on the brannock, gone with 28,0 Vanguard (28,5 shell). Fit is amazing, the liner hugs feet with a snug but never painful force. Boot is light, tours amazingly with an incredible rom for the category. On the up is light and climbs smoothly. On the down is on par with a medium-high flex alpine ski boot, better than any of other AT boots I've tried (and are many, many boots...). The look is awesome. Buckles are a bit finicky, but you become used to it. No troubles at the moment. Bought a second pair, new in the box, in case they stop production in the future... Absolutely recommended, top top top boot (for me). In my hardest day I've put 3000m d+ on them, flawlessly. Thanks LaSpo, thanks...