Inspired by the iconic French Varappe-style climbing shoe — the rugged footwear that found its way onto the feet of every dirtbag climber in Yosemite Valley and laid the groundwork for modern climbing shoes — the El Cap Boots pay tribute to that legacy while reimagining it for everyday life. We started by developing a custom last with modern footing to make them comfortable for everyday wear. The upper is crafted from premium leather with a soft leather lining and insole for all-day comfort and a break-in that only gets better over time. To boost durability where it counts, we reinforced the toe, heel, and mudguard with rubberized leather, echoing the rugged protection of classic outdoor footwear. Each pair comes with extra laces and a dust bag. Leather uppers and lining and insole Rubberized leather toe, heel and mudguard Metal eyelets Ice axe leather ankle guard Lace lock Blake construction BRCM 'carabiner’ logo stamped sole 1 contrast, 1 tonal and 1 black set of extra laces Custom dustbag and box Made in Portugal
Inspired by the iconic French Varappe-style climbing shoe — the rugged footwear that found its way onto the feet of every dirtbag climber in Yosemite Valley and laid the groundwork for modern climbing shoes — the El Cap Boots pay tribute to that legacy while reimagining it for everyday life. We started by developing a custom last with modern footing to make them comfortable for everyday wear. The upper is crafted from premium leather with a soft leather lining and insole for all-day comfort and a break-in that only gets better over time. To boost durability where it counts, we reinforced the toe, heel, and mudguard with rubberized leather, echoing the rugged protection of classic outdoor footwear. Each pair comes with extra laces and a dust bag.
Leather uppers and lining and insole
Rubberized leather toe, heel and mudguard
Metal eyelets
Ice axe leather ankle guard
Lace lock
Blake construction
BRCM 'carabiner’ logo stamped sole
1 contrast, 1 tonal and 1 black set of extra laces
Custom dustbag and box
Made in Portugal
Domestic Shipping (USA)
We charge a flat shipping rate of $10 for all domestic orders. Orders over $250 will receive free domestic shipping. Items are shipped using USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Tracking information will be issued upon shipment. Please allow up to 5 days for your order to be processed and shipped. You’ll receive a tracking number as soon as the label is created.
International Shipping
Shipping is calculated at checkout. All items are shipped using DHL. Tracking information will be issued upon shipment. Please allow up to 5 days for your order to be processed and shipped. You will receive a tracking number as soon as the label is created.
Big Rock Candy Mountaineering is unable to accept international returns at this time. Please email info@bigrockcandymountaineering.com with any questions before completing your purchase.