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ROCK BOOT [1 record]

Record 1 1991-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mountain Sports
  • Footwear and Shoe Repair
DEF

Rock shoes of sturdy construction and high tops, the opposite of slippers.

CONT

The high-top boot has tall uppers which cover your ankles. It look like a basketball shoe ... A high-tops' tall uppers inhibit your ankle's flexibility.

OBS

There are three basic types of rock climbing boots ...: high-tops, low-tops, and slippers. ... Note: the term "rock climbing boot" is generic and includes all three types.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de montagne
  • Chaussures et cordonnerie
CONT

Chaussons tiges hautes. Excellente tenue de pied et de cheville. Pour les grimpeurs qui veulent un chausson technique et durable ou pour ceux qui pratiquent l'escalade en montagne ou dans les terrains à fissures.

OBS

Le terme «chaussure varappe» est de moins en moins employé car ce type de chaussures d'escalade est en voie de disparition, remplacé par des chaussures à tige haute et à semelle souple.

Spanish

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