Ribelle Lite Hd Mountaineering Boot

The Ribelle Lite is a groundbreaking mountain walking boot, designed for fast moving mountain walking and Via Ferrata. Compatible with C2 crampons with a flex bar.

The Ribelle family a next generation of mountaineering boots designed to allow people to move faster than conventional >mountain boots. Core to this is the new ARG last shape, which has low volume technical precision, but with a noticeable toe spring, giving a much more natural and fluid gait. This is married to the Pentax Precision Roll sole which has a technical Vibram outsole with bi-density PU cushioning, giving a much more natural feel and walking motion.

The upper of the Ribelle Lite is a lightweight microtech fabric with a direct lamination H-Dry membrane, creating a fully waterproof boot that's highly breathable, without absorbing water. The sock fit tongue works with the lightweight lacing system to give a snug, instant fit. The upper (and the midsole) are wrapped in a PU Tech layer that offers excellent abrasion resistance without adding anywhere near the weight of a conventional rubber rand.

Suitability

Alpine Summer: 5/5
Hill Walk: 5/5
Mountain Walk: 5/5
Via Ferrata: 4/5
Winter Mountaineering: 4/5
Winter Mountain Walk: 4/5

Features

Crampon Rating: B2
Lining: H-Dry® Lamination + 37.5 by Cocona
Mid Sole: Activ Plus (polypropylene + fibre glass 4 mm)
Sole: Pentax Precision III
Upper: Tech Fabric + Microtech
Weight: 1310g per pair 42
Colour: Cocoa/Moss

Technical

Vibram®
Vibram® concentrates its industrial design activities, managerial and stategic functions, new technology and new product development in Albizzate in the province of Varese, Italy, to ensure that its costumers can benefit from reliable and constant quality wherever they are. Vibram® has commercial and production facilities in the United States, Brazil, Japan and China. The Quabaug Corporation, a soling partner/licensee of Vibram, specializes in the North American work, military, hunting, and fishing markets.

Cocona®
Our ingredient technologies enhance the performance of apparel so we can all stay out longer. 

• Cocona® fabrics add 800% to the surface area of a fabric vs. 20% for Coolmax®
• Cocona Breathable Waterproof fabrics are 50% more breathable than competitors
• Cocona removes moisture from each layer of an apparel system 50% to 250% faster
• Cocona products were Extreme tested in a run across the Sahara, on an Antarctic Expedition on foot, as well as with professional and athletes and weekend warriors
• Cocona is a naturally derived permanent technology that never washes out or wears out.

H-Dry
Thanks to the HDry® quality standard, the shoes built with this system possess the highest level of waterproofness, breathability and insulation. The waterproof and breathable membrane is firmly laminated to the upper inner side and there are no seams and no gaps where water can penetrate: rain and cold are blocked on the shoe’s outer surface and a large volume of dry air keeps your feet warm and comfortable. The ultra-thin waterproof membrane and the unique lamination method provides a precise fit and keep your shoes dry and light all day.

Flex Point
The Flex Point System allows  your ankles complete freedom of movement, even in the stiffest of boots, whilst maintaining support and confidence on all terrains.

Autofit Collar
The AUTOFIT COLLAR, thanks to the ergonomic design of the collar and to the special padding, ensures the maximum adaptability and comfort of the upper, reducing the impact stress that rests on the Achilles and malleous area.  Great performance and comfort on any terrain.

Sock Fit
Undoubtedly the evolution performance and agility concept. A construction system that offers a fit as snug as a sock, the feeling of being at one with your footwear.  The part comprising the tongue, flex-point and collar is made from a single piece of S-TECH SCHOELLER elastic technical fabric

Heel Tension System

The "HEEL TENSION SYSTEM" is an innovative system applied to the heel area of the upper part of the boot.  It offers great stability and adaptability to the severe stress derived from steep routes.

The particular design and the TPU material help the upper responsively, avoiding torsional twists and makes walking easier even on difficult and rough terrains

Speed Lacing
The "SPEED LACING SYSTEM", integrated with the ergonomic design of the upper, allows the optimal adjustment of the internal volumes of the shoe and the perfect wrapping of the foot, in a simple and quick way, making the fit more precise and customised, offering to the user offering maximum confidence on any terrain.

Vegan Friendly
This SCARPA Vegan friendly symbol and designation is given to products that do not contain materials sourced from animals or that utilise any kind of animal testing. All of the materials sourced for these Vegan products utilise fully synthetic materials with no components coming from animals, including the glues used in soling.