Tibet. The highest region on earth, with an average elevation of 14,000 feet above sea level. Dry, cold and windswept, the vegetation is sparse, and the winters are bitterly cold. If you want to brave the unforgiving mountain terrain, you'll need the finest boots money can buy. LOWA Tibet Boots are exactly that. Each pair is handcrafted in Germany by LOWA's expert staff, combining premium components with exceptional boot-making know-how to deliver a finished product of the highest quality and value, with an attention to detail that makes LOWA footwear the best in the business. The Tibet GTX is LOWA's top-of-the-line backpacking boot, built to be super-stable on gnarly, rugged terrain. Each Tibet Boot starts as Heinen Terracare water buffalo nubuck leather, among the finest and strongest in the world, formed into shape and attached to a Vibram Masai mountaineering outsole. The Masai outsole provides excellent grip on all surfaces thanks to self-cleaning mountaineering treads and large studs for stable uphill and downhill traction. The GORE-TEX waterproof/breathable membrane provides sure-dry comfort while allowing sweat vapor to escape, and the DuraPU polyurethane midsole with SPS (Supination & Pronation System) technology provides extra stability on gnarly, uneven terrain. LOWA Tibet GTX Boots are compatible with strap-on crampon systems (they are mountaineering boots, after all), and the rigid underfoot platform provides the stability and support you need to carry heavy loads over long distances. So if you're heading into rugged, uncharted territory-where second-rate footwear doesn't cut it-these LOWA Tibet GTX Boots deliver unparalleled performance. GORE-TEX 100% waterproof/breathable membrane keeps water out while allowing sweat to escape Heinen Terracare nubuck water buffalo leather upper delivers extreme durability 2-zone lacing: independently adjustable lacing zones on forefoot and upper allow you to customize