New Balance reintroduces a unique archival favorite that was famously used by Lou Whitaker during his 1984 summit of Mt. Everest: the Rainier boot. The original Rainier was developed in 1982 as a lightweight alternative after the student guides at the Mount Rainier climbing school had taken to wearing running shoes instead of traditional, heavyweight hiking boots. This Glazed Ginger/Dark Denim edition is almost an exact replica of the pair worn by Whitaker during his Everest ascent, pairing brown premium leather with heavyweight navy mesh underlays. Tonal brown laces thread through metal D-rings, while a woven NB tongue tag and debossed flying NB on the saddle handle the branding. An EVA foam midsole and a black Vibram® outsole offers durable, sure-footed traction to complete the design. Style: URAINOG Color: Glazed Ginger / Dark Denim Limited Release ***Limited Release styles are NOT eligible for a refund, return or cancellation after order is placed.***
