If you're going to be heading up some serious stuff anytime soon and you're in need of some new footwear, have a look at what's on offer at Outside.
They have Raichle Expeditions down from £600 to £150, and they have good deals on boots for mere mortals as well!
Just to let you know that I have no affiliation with Outside, they just sent me an email and I thought I'd share the joy.
THE SMALL(ish) PRINT... (updated 23/07/2016)
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You planning to climb the Eiger in those boots? I shudder to think how my feet would feel in those after 15 miles.
Depends what your objectives are, I suppose. You wouldn't walk the Pennine Way in them, but then you'd not wear Jessiehiker pumps to ascend K2.
I'll stick with my Freney Pros. They're fine for the LD in full winter conditions, and still feel like carpet-slippers after 15+ miles.
Still, somebody out there might be heading up to 4000m. If so, £150's a bargain.
I suppose it would be the height of decadence to buy a pair of Expeditions to pin to the mantelpiece as Christmas stockings
Have a great Christmas, Martin.