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“The mix of climbing and hiking opens the way to spectacular routes that offer breath-taking views and creates very special experiences in the mountains.”
— Michael | LOWA Head of Development
Feel right at home in the Himalayas – with the mountaineering expedition boots developed by LOWA and extreme mountaineer, Ralf Dujmovits. He knows what it takes to face the Arctic temperatures and Alpine challenges that arise at an elevation of more than 8,000 metres: He is the first German mountaineer to scale all 14 eight-thousanders. The result of this partnership is a boot designed to take on the most demanding expeditions. The removable inner boot is insulated with 400 grams of comfortable Primaloft®.
Weight: 2800 g/Pair (UK 8)
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“In my view it’s the warmest in the eight-thousander footwear league. A specialist that has been optimised over the course of many years for tackling eight-thousanders like Mount McKinley or for Antarctic expeditions.”
— Ralf Dujmovits | LOWA PRO Team
The EXPEDITION 8000 EVO RD comes equipped with a Vibram sole. The Italian sole manufacturer has been one of the leading brands of high-quality soles for many years.
The wide cut, the coarse, self-cleaning sole profile and the stiffness of the sole: The VIBRAM DOLENT – HIGH ALPINE demonstrates its real strengths when it hits terrain.
The EXPEDITION 8000 EVO RD has no fear of extremely cold winter conditions thanks to its high-quality synthetic fibre insulation with a 400 g/m² lining. The insulating performance that is comparable to that of down, keeps the wearer’s feet pleasantly warm during winter conditions.
Optimal warming performance
PrimaLoft® insulation offers an optimal mix of warmth performance, weight and volume. Its heat-retention qualities are comparable to those of good goose down. The fibres are so thin and soft that they flexibly adjust to the body’s form.
Water repellent
PrimaLoft® insulation is water repellent. The material retains its form even when wet. During production, the ultra-fine micro-fibres gain their water-repellent properties in a special, fibre-based refining process. This special treatment prevents moisture from sticking to the fibres.
Ideal comfort
PrimaLoft® insulation is also extraordinarily comfortable. The very low fibre strength facilitates good heat retention. The fibres trap more air with the same volume level, but can also be tightly compressed. This creates a high level of wearing comfort as well as excellent fibre recovery and long form stability.
Feel right at home in the Himalayas – with the mountaineering expedition boots developed by LOWA and extreme mountaineer, Ralf Dujmovits. He knows what it takes to face the Arctic temperatures and Alpine challenges that arise at an elevation of more than 8,000 metres: He is the first German mountaineer to scale all 14 eight-thousanders. The result of this partnership is a boot designed to take on the most demanding expeditions. The removable inner boot is insulated with 400 grams of comfortable Primaloft®.
Feel right at home in the Himalayas – with the mountaineering expedition boots developed by LOWA and extreme mountaineer, Ralf Dujmovits. He knows what it takes to face the Arctic temperatures and Alpine challenges that arise at an elevation of more than 8,000 metres: He is the first German mountaineer to scale all 14 eight-thousanders. The result of this partnership is a boot designed to take on the most demanding expeditions. The removable inner boot is insulated with 400 grams of comfortable Primaloft®.
“Whether ice climbing or eight-thousander expeditions – I don’t like cold feet. Having PRIMALOFT® insulation in my shoes always keeps my feet really warm.”
— Alix von Melle | LOWA PRO Team
The year of 2023 marks a milestone in LOWA’s history. The shoemaker is celebrating its 100th anniversary. It is the perfect time to look back over the last 100 years and bring the company’s history to life.
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The waterproof zipper used in the EXPEDITION 8000 EVO RD keeps out moisture.
Feel right at home in the Himalayas – with the mountaineering expedition boots developed by LOWA and extreme mountaineer, Ralf Dujmovits. He knows what it takes to face the Arctic temperatures and Alpine challenges that arise at an elevation of more than 8,000 metres: He is the first German mountaineer to scale all 14 eight-thousanders. The result of this partnership is a boot designed to take on the most demanding expeditions. The removable inner boot is insulated with 400 grams of comfortable Primaloft®.
Anyone who returns home after a long hiking tour knows that feeling of gratitude. Gratitude for breathtaking days spent in the great outdoors, for spectacular moments and for snug boots that safely took the hiker up the mountains and back down again. Many hikers have a very special relationship with their hiking boots. They are something more than just another pair of shoes in the closet. They are more like a hiking partner and a real companion. For a few, they even become something that can only be described as friends. Hikers just can’t do without them. The boots fit like a glove and accompany us everywhere – as they should. Sometimes you wonder: What would the boots say if they could talk? What would they tell us? What have they seen?
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Nature provides us with all sorts of unique opportunities to experience unforgettable adventures and enjoy very special moments. More and more people are making a conscious decision to get back in tune with nature. But the decision by more and more people to get back in tune with nature also results in a greater and greater impact on the environment. You hear words like “awareness” and “mindfulness” a lot in discussions about this trend – but what exactly do people mean when they use them? An example: The practise of taking your trash home with you after a tour now comes second nature to many people. Such steps, no matter how tiny they may seem, can be the key to a mindful and sustainable outdoor lifestyle. But if you look around outdoors, you will certainly see many places that certainly have room for improvement.
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When LOWA sits down to develop its line of Alpine boots, the company consults with the best professional mountaineers in the German-speaking world. These ambitious mountain athletes know exactly what counts during extreme high-altitude tours, on via ferrata and during far-off expeditions. The LOWA PRO Team advises our specialists in the Development Department in its work to create footwear that perfectly meets the athletes’ needs. The result of this work is a new line that delivers top performance on the mountain. The models have become much more athletic and lighter. Over the past few years, a number of exceptional LOWA boots have been developed in the “performance” segment during countless meetings with athletes and testing events.
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The sun is beaming down, a cool breeze is stirring, and you are stuck in the office, at home or somewhere in the city most of the time – the daily grind has you firmly under its control. It’s about time for a jaunt in nature! A little adventure awaits you. Your workout in the fresh air will be balsam for your body and mind, no matter whether you set off on a one-day hike or a multiple-day tour. It will reawaken the curiosity of your childhood and will be a tremendous opportunity to create an unforgettable experience with your family and friends. As part of #ForTheNextStep, we plan to explore and share the motivation behind and the joy of the phenomenon known as hiking with you.
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The footwear model EXPEDITION 8000 EVO RD can be resoled.
Feel right at home in the Himalayas – with the mountaineering expedition boots developed by LOWA and extreme mountaineer, Ralf Dujmovits. He knows what it takes to face the Arctic temperatures and Alpine challenges that arise at an elevation of more than 8,000 metres: He is the first German mountaineer to scale all 14 eight-thousanders. The result of this partnership is a boot designed to take on the most demanding expeditions. The removable inner boot is insulated with 400 grams of comfortable Primaloft®.
“Top quality is the guarantee for genuine sustainability. Replacing soles really does make sense in that respect too.”
— Ralf Dujmovits | LOWA PRO Team
The days are getting longer and warmer again. Slowly, the last traces of winter blues fade away and the desire for a new adventure rises. The hiking season is just around the corner. It’s about time to lace up our hiking boots and explore new trails. But before we set off, it’s important to prepare properly and, above all, to check our equipment after its winter slumber.
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Feel right at home in the Himalayas – with the mountaineering expedition boots developed by LOWA and extreme mountaineer, Ralf Dujmovits. He knows what it takes to face the Arctic temperatures and Alpine challenges that arise at an elevation of more than 8,000 metres: He is the first German mountaineer to scale all 14 eight-thousanders. The result of this partnership is a boot designed to take on the most demanding expeditions. The removable inner boot is insulated with 400 grams of comfortable Primaloft®.
Feel right at home in the Himalayas – with the mountaineering expedition boots developed by LOWA and extreme mountaineer, Ralf Dujmovits. He knows what it takes to face the Arctic temperatures and Alpine challenges that arise at an elevation of more than 8,000 metres: He is the first German mountaineer to scale all 14 eight-thousanders. The result of this partnership is a boot designed to take on the most demanding expeditions. The removable inner boot is insulated with 400 grams of comfortable Primaloft®.
No matter whether you simply enjoy nature and spend your leisure hours outdoors, or cross fields, forests, and mountains: LOWA is at your side – from outdoor adventures through to more challenging expeditions, always reliable and aware of our responsibilities.
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The wide cut, the coarse, self-cleaning sole profile and the stiffness of the sole: The VIBRAM DOLENT – HIGH ALPINE demonstrates its real strengths when it hits terrain. More …
Proven Vibram rubber sole from a high-quality provider from Italy.
A specially constructed component in the area of the sole tip for precise performance during easy climbs.
The acronym “EVA” stands for “ethylene-vinyl acetate”. It corresponds to an elastomeric polymer that is used to make plastic materials. The EVA material creates soft and flexible qualities. It is primarily used in the production of shoe and shoe midsoles to provide step cushioning. Various degrees of rigidity can be achieved on the basis of the thickness employed.
Polyurethane (PU) is a soft plastic that has very good cushioning properties and is usually used in the midsole as a result. Through the use of PU, the soles become lightweight and functionally flexible.
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is like classic polyurethane in many ways. But it differs from it in one special aspect: the process used to produce it. As a result, TPU is more abrasion and slip resistant. It also has a very high degree of kink and tensile strength. Thanks to improved weather resistance, the qualities of a sole made from TPU are more constant even when temperatures fluctuate, an especially important aspect of our leisure-time winter models.
Aluminium foil is the name used to describe a thin foil that is produced in a rolling process using the raw material of aluminium. Air-tight aluminium foil is primarily used in insoles as a layer of insulation that fights off cold from below and retains heat in the shoe.
The acronym “EVA” stands for “ethylene-vinyl acetate”. It corresponds to an elastomeric polymer that is used to make plastic materials. The EVA material creates soft and flexible qualities. It is primarily used in the production of shoe and shoe midsoles to provide step cushioning. Various degrees of rigidity can be achieved on the basis of the thickness employed.
Polyester is synthetic plastic fibre made from crude oil. In chemical terms, it is a polymer that can be processed into many different materials. Thanks to its chemical flexibility, polyester is lightweight, dries quickly, does not shrink and has the highest levels of tear and abrasion resistance.
Polyethylene is a semi-crystalline and non-polar thermoplastic resin that is, by far, the most widely used plastic in the world. Polyethylene is used in part as a component of man-made fibre/blended fabrics. It is used primarily to create comfort and insulate the foot from below.
Our natural and synthetic fabrics facilitate optimal warming and moisture management with the help of their usage-specific characteristics. Thanks to their structural design, they are smooth and make our products extremely comfortable.
Stretchy, water repellent and tough – these are the primary qualities of rubber, a material that is used to produce a wide range of products. As an elastomer, rubber offers good dimensional stability, but is elastically malleable when subjected to tensile and pressure stress.
The high-tech insulation PrimaLoft® 400 is a world-class synthetic insulating material made of polyester (400 g/m²). More …
A textile lining is pleasantly lightweight.
Waterproof zipper keeps out moisture. More …
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The footwear exhibits very strong resistance to bending.
2800 g/Pair (UK 8)
Please note that if it is intended to use the purchased products as personal protective equipment in accordance with Art. 3 No. 1 of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 (PPE Regulation), the user is responsible for checking the products for the presence of a corresponding certification (see technical data of the product). If the product lacks a certification required for use as personal protective equipment as defined by the PPE Regulation, the product may not be used as personal protective equipment or only for non-professional purposes.
LOWA boots sold in the MOUNTAINEERING and TREKKING categories are designed in a way during the development phase that they can be resoled. This process will extend their service life and make a strong contribution to sustainability. More …
Right at the development stage, our footwear is designed in such a way that the seams for the different parts of the upper are equal to the demands placed on them. But even with the greatest of care, seams can of course still come apart. Torn or worn seams can be repaired without any difficulty at our service workshop. More …
Hooks, loops and eyelets are essential for lacing and putting on all types of footwear. Even with the biggest selection of material, individual parts can still break, tear or fall apart. Our service workshop can repair all that in house. More …
Whether it’s new insoles, a speed-lace system, new laces or other replacement parts. Let us know what you need for your favourite LOWA footwear and we’ll send it to you. More …
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