Our verdict
Ready for the highest, most extreme mountains in the world, the La Sportiva Olympus Mons Cube offers maximum warmth, comfort, and protection. It gets incredible feedback for its superb construction, top-notch insulation, fit, and high-tech closure system. All these great features are wrapped in a slim-looking mountaineering boot.
Pros
- is thermally insulated
- Robust and comfortable mountain boot
- Top-notch quality
- Nice slim look and feel
- Easy lacing system
- Remarkable fit
Cons
- Poor base camp grip
Who should buy the La Sportiva Olympus Mons Cube
As most of the reviews suggest, this mountaineering boot is one of the best there are today. It is a solid option if you prefer a mountaineering boot that:
- helps wearers for polar expeditions that require a long approach on skis
- is thermally insulated
- allows the wearer to adjust the tightness of the boot even with gloves on
Updates to :name
- The La Sportive Olympus Mons Cube men's boots are the updated version of the Olympus Mons Evo. The Cube version features tech-fitting binding inserts that allow for skiing across and up glaciers. This is especially helpful for polar expeditions that require a long approach on skis.
- Despite the added features, the latest Olympus boots from La Sportiva are 400 grams much lighter than their predecessor. It's also warmer due to the addition of the Primaloft Gold Insulation Aerogel. It also features a thermally insulated outsole by Vibram.
- Instead of laces, the new Olympus Mons features a BOA system - a dial closure that makes it possible to adjust the tightness of the boot even with your gloves on.
Size and fit
The Olympus Mons Evo Cube is essentially a triple-layer boot. In addition to the second-layer boot, there is a third sock liner that ensures a glove-like fit. It also adds warmth and comfort to the foot and helps increase the drying times significantly. The boot also comes with a gaiter with an offset zipper that goes its full length. This design allows flexibility and easy access inside. The waterproof zipper is reinforced by a heavy-duty Velcro fastener.
Instead of a lace-up closure, the Mons Evo Cube uses the dual BOA system that lets the wearer adjust the fit between the upper and lower portions of the internal boot in one go, and without the wearer having to take their hand gloves off.
Step-In/Automatic Crampon Compatible
The Olympus Mons Evo Cube has the Vibram Litebase and Morflex outsole which is about 40-50% thinner than their standard outsole but has the same performance and durability, thereby reducing the overall weight of the boot.
Ensures that no dirt stuck between
The wide spaces between the lugs ensure that no dirt, snow, or mud get stuck in between.
Provides crampon capability
For the midsole, this mountaineering boot from La Sportiva uses a 2mm polyurethane for crampon attachment. A big change in the current Olympus Mons is the tech inserts that allow the boot to be used with mountaineering bindings at the toe only.
Who should buy the La Sportiva Olympus Mons Cube
Compared to the previous version, the Olympus Mons Cube has a slimmer upper which is composed of a hard-wearing Cordura gaiter, a robust outer shell, and two inner thermal booties. The thermal insulation is enhanced by the Primaloft Gold Aerogel which makes it ready for freezing weather conditions.
Nice slim look and feel
-The La Sportiva Olympus Mons Cube has won Gold at the 2019 ISPO Awards.
