La Sportiva Lhotse’s are kick ass boots. Carbon fiber, kevlar, ad Gore-Tex, all in one boot. That says it all, does it not.
They sell for $325 here in Denver, Colorado.
Ouch.
They sell for between $160 and $170 in Europe. I do not know why, but here are some links:
http://www.telemark-pyrenees.com/boots-mountaineering.htm
http://www.villaalpineshop.it/ice/listino.htm
Unfortunately, I speak neither French nor Italian. Neither has overly convenient online Internet ordering, but both accept major US credit cards. What are the issues I have to deal with in ordering? FedEx and UPS both charge around $100 to ship four pounds, the max weight of the boots. How do I not pay $100 for shipping? Any other issues?
Can anyone here guide me through the ordering process, special customs requirments, etc?