Test: SCARPA Ribelle Lite HD

A super light, technical boot rich in technologies

If you have to face a via ferrata or very technical climbs, the new Ribelle Lite Hd boots by Scarpa will not disappoint you in any way thanks to the amount of technological innovations present in a single product, including the HDry technology that allows maximum waterproofing and breathability. The Sock-Fit XT construction system wraps the foot like a sock while the protective edge in PU tech, which wraps the outside, gives it greater li-ghtness, but also protection thanks to the rubber on the inside and also on the toe. The construction of the upper, in technical fabric with water repellent microfiber inserts and a collar in a stretch fabric, combined with the sole, guarantees maximum precision, wrapping, comfort and synergy between foot and upper: this means for example that comfort is high even when you have heavy loads on your back, such as in a multi-day treks with a backpack or heavy mountaineering equipment. Even the lacing is thought out down to the smallest details to make the mountaineering experience as easy as possible: the Speed Lacing system can count on two-component hardware and advanced lacing at the tip and differentiated into two parts. The lower part, equipped with lace buckles, allows both the sliding of the lace and the adjustment of the fit volumes in a single movement, the upper part instead has a lace lock that divides the tension zones of the lacing and the buckles in order to guarantee a homogeneous and progressive wrapping of the ankle. Even in terms of stability, these boots are made for pros: they’re compatible with all semi-automatic crampons. The Vibram Mont compound sole ensures stability and durability.

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